
Buscar
to snap out of
[phrase form: snap]
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sacar de, recuperarse de
to regain control of oneself after being in a bad mood or emotional state
What is the origin of the idiom "snap out of something" and when to use it?
The idiom "snap out of something" originates from the idea of a sudden, forceful break from a particular state, often a negative one. It is used to describe the act of quickly recovering from or overcoming a negative emotional or mental condition, such as sadness, despair, or a bad habit.
Example
After weeks of feeling down, she decided it was time to snap out of her depression and seek help.
Después de semanas de sentirse mal, decidió que era hora de recuperarse de su depresión y buscar ayuda.
He needed to snap out of his procrastination if he wanted to meet his project's deadline.
Tenía que recuperarse de su procrastinación si quería cumplir con la fecha límite de su proyecto.

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