詳解動詞 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).