详解动词 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).