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Region: General | Usage example: Snap out of it-you can still turn this around.

Snap out of it

Meaning

Recover quickly from a bad state of mind.

Usage

Used to urge someone to regain composure.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Command to quickly change mental state.

Popular in colloquial speech of the 20th century.