2007/03/25

Verb Mettersi

Verb Mettersi

Mettersi (to put or place) is another versatile verb that's used in a variety of idiomatic expressions. Increase your word power by using the phrases listed below in daily conversation.
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS USING METTERSI
mettercela tutto to do one's best
mettersi a confronto to compare
mettersi a sedere to seat oneself
mettersi al brutto to turn nasty
mettersi giù to put (or lay) down
mettersi innanzi to produce
mettersi insieme to put together
mettersi sotto to put underneath
mettersi su casa to set up house
mettersi via to put away

The verb mettersi can also be used for activities: mettersi a mangiare (start/begin to eat), mettersi a dormire (go to sleep), mettersi a gridare (start/begin to shout), mettersi a piangere (start/begin to cry).

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