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). |