snap out of
phrasal verb
snapped out of; snapping out of; snaps out of
informal
: to stop being in or to cause (someone) to stop being in (an unhappy condition or mood, a daydream, etc.)
I don't know how to get her to snap out of her depression.
The sound of a door slamming snapped me out of my daydream.
Come on, snap out of it! You can't let your breakup get you so depressed.
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White scored 23 points, including 16 in the third quarter, in Saturday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, snapping out of a prolonged shooting slump.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The Bulls finally snapped out of a five-game slump Monday with a 112-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, reigniting their offense by returning to their roots: the 3-point shot.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Turner was also the talk of camp last year leading to an abundance of snaps out of the gate as veteran Chidobe Awuzie worked his way back in from ACL recovery.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 30 July 2024
On a direct snap out of the shotgun, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane ran for a 15-yard touchdown that trimmed the Jets lead to 18-13 with 14:12 remaining.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The Bulls finally snapped out of a five-game slump Monday with a 112-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, reigniting their offense by returning to their roots: the 3-point shot.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Turner was also the talk of camp last year leading to an abundance of snaps out of the gate as veteran Chidobe Awuzie worked his way back in from ACL recovery.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 30 July 2024
On a direct snap out of the shotgun, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane ran for a 15-yard touchdown that trimmed the Jets lead to 18-13 with 14:12 remaining.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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