get over oneself
B2 informal transitive
In simple words
To stop thinking you are so special or important, and start acting normally.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To stop being arrogant, self-important, or full of yourself.
"He refused to share the credit with his teammates. Someone needs to tell him to get over himself."
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To stop being overly dramatic or precious about something minor.
"It's just a bit of rain — get over yourself and come to the festival with us."
Usage notes
Usually used as a blunt command or piece of advice directed at someone who is being precious, vain, or unnecessarily dramatic. Can sound harsh if said directly to someone. Often used with exasperation.
Commonly used with
need to just honestly please really attitude
Forms
Base
get over oneself
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets over oneself
he/she/it
Past simple
got over oneself
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten over oneself
have + pp
-ing form
getting over oneself
continuous
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Synonyms
stop being so full of yourself come down off your high horse be more humble stop being precious get a grip check your ego
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