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

“The sooner we snap out of our distaste for genetic modification, the better.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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 • Mar. 25, 2026

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 • Feb. 2, 2026

“She knows it’s gone too far. That’s what I played in the moment, shouting at Daniel to snap out of it. But, you know, she did get the house.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

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

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin