Snap out
verb
To quickly recover from a negative condition or emotion like depression, sadness, etc.
You need to snap out of your bad mood, we're going to a party.
Often appears as...
- snap out of it
- snap out of his despair
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To stop daydreaming or being in a state of distraction, and return to focusing on the task at hand.
He had to snap out of his daydreaming when his boss walked in.
Often appears as...
- snap out of his daydreaming
- snap out of his reverie
verb
To suddenly lose patience.
She finally snapped out after listening to his excuses.
Often appears as...
- snap out at him
- snap out in anger
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To quickly recover from a negative condition or emotion like depression, sadness, etc.
You need to snap out of your bad mood, we're going to a party.
Often appears as...
- snap out of it
- snap out of his despair
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To stop daydreaming or being in a state of distraction, and return to focusing on the task at hand.
He had to snap out of his daydreaming when his boss walked in.
Often appears as...
- snap out of his daydreaming
- snap out of his reverie
verb
To suddenly lose patience.
She finally snapped out after listening to his excuses.
Often appears as...
- snap out at him
- snap out in anger
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Shift
Indicates a deliberate and often quick change from a negative emotional state.
Faced with the news, he had to snap out of his grief and take action.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Encouragement
Commonly used to motivate someone to improve their mood or attitude.
Come on, snap out of it and let's make the best of the day!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Voluntary
Sometimes used when the person can't easily control their state, despite the urging.
Everyone told her to snap out of her sadness, but it wasn't so simple.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Shift
Indicates a deliberate and often quick change from a negative emotional state.
Faced with the news, he had to snap out of his grief and take action.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Encouragement
Commonly used to motivate someone to improve their mood or attitude.
Come on, snap out of it and let's make the best of the day!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Voluntary
Sometimes used when the person can't easily control their state, despite the urging.
Everyone told her to snap out of her sadness, but it wasn't so simple.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Shift
Indicates a deliberate and often quick change from a negative emotional state.
Faced with the news, he had to snap out of his grief and take action.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Encouragement
Commonly used to motivate someone to improve their mood or attitude.
Come on, snap out of it and let's make the best of the day!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Voluntary
Sometimes used when the person can't easily control their state, despite the urging.
Everyone told her to snap out of her sadness, but it wasn't so simple.
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