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."
get over oneself
B2 informal transitive
To stop behaving in an arrogant, self-important, or overly dramatic way.
In plain English
To stop thinking you are so special or important, and start acting normally.
What does "get over oneself" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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 tip
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.
Words that pair with "get over oneself"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
need to just honestly please really attitude
How to conjugate "get over oneself"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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be more humble check your ego come down off your high horse get a grip stop being precious stop being so full of yourself
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