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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