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bestir oneself

/bɪˈstɜːr wʌnˈself/

Traduction: Expression un peu vieillie signifiant se secouer, se mettre en mouvement ou faire un effort pour agir, sortir de sa passivité.

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/bɪˈstɜːr wʌnˈself/C1formalobsolète
  • frExpression un peu vieillie signifiant se secouer, se mettre en mouvement ou faire un effort pour agir, sortir de sa passivité.

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.

    frse remuer

    • 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.