snap out of

Idioms  

1. Suddenly recover, as in You can't expect an entire economy to snap out of the doldrums overnight. This expression is also put as an imperative, Snap out of it! telling someone to return to his or her normal state of mind from an undesirable condition such as grief, self-pity, or depression; for example, Snap out of it, Stella; it's over and done with. [1920s]

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Example Sentences

But an oversteer snap out of the Spoon Curve double left-hander put paid to his chances, although he was still quick enough to leapfrog ahead of Norris.

From BBC

Still, the lift to silver and gold—the latter of which is now on course to snap out of a 5-day losing streak —could boost the bottom line for precious metal mining companies.

From Barron's

Those lucky enough to snap out of psychosis and regain touch with the tangible world are now building support groups online to help others clamber out.

From Slate

It takes me a moment to snap out of my thoughts.

From Literature

“Jakob, snap out of it. Jakob!”

From Literature