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).