Come to yourself
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To regain consciousness or return to normalcy after a shock, surprise, or a moment of confusion.
After a few moments of disbelief for losing the competition, he came to himself and congratulated the winner.
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Idiomatic
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To remember or realize something that you had forgotten or not noticed before.
It only came to himself later that he had left his keys in the car.
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Idiomatic
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To start to act like your usual self after behaving strangely or uncharacteristically.
After a dose of his medicine, he slowly started to come to himself.
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Idiomatic
phrase
To regain consciousness or return to normalcy after a shock, surprise, or a moment of confusion.
After a few moments of disbelief for losing the competition, he came to himself and congratulated the winner.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To remember or realize something that you had forgotten or not noticed before.
It only came to himself later that he had left his keys in the car.
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Idiomatic
phrase
To start to act like your usual self after behaving strangely or uncharacteristically.
After a dose of his medicine, he slowly started to come to himself.
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Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to mean regaining mental clarity, not just waking from unconsciousness.
She came to herself and realized the path forward after the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3After Distress
Often used when someone recovers from a distressing or overwhelming event.
After hearing the sad news, it took him minutes to come to himself.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
The phrase usually implies a positive return to a better or desired state.
Knocked down by the blow, the boxer came to himself just before the count ended.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to mean regaining mental clarity, not just waking from unconsciousness.
She came to herself and realized the path forward after the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3After Distress
Often used when someone recovers from a distressing or overwhelming event.
After hearing the sad news, it took him minutes to come to himself.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
The phrase usually implies a positive return to a better or desired state.
Knocked down by the blow, the boxer came to himself just before the count ended.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to mean regaining mental clarity, not just waking from unconsciousness.
She came to herself and realized the path forward after the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3After Distress
Often used when someone recovers from a distressing or overwhelming event.
After hearing the sad news, it took him minutes to come to himself.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
The phrase usually implies a positive return to a better or desired state.
Knocked down by the blow, the boxer came to himself just before the count ended.
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