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bestir oneself

/bɪˈstɜːr wʌnˈself/

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phrase

/bɪˈstɜːr wʌnˈself/C1formalobsolete
  • ruНесколько устаревшее выражение, означающее побудить себя к действию, стать активным или приложить усилие, чтобы что-то сделать.

A somewhat old-fashioned expression meaning to rouse oneself to action, become active, or make an effort to do something.

  1. To become active or energeticC1formalbritish

    To rouse oneself from inactivity or laziness; to start moving or doing something with effort.

    ruВстрепенуться

    • He finally bestirred himself to clean the garage.
    • She bestirred herself from the sofa to answer the door.
    • The team bestirred themselves after the halftime break.