Get yourself sorted

[michelabagatella]

What does it mean? In which senses and contexts can this expression be used?
Thanks for your kind replies.
Michela

 

[Barb_D]

Welcome to Using English.

Could you tell US what context you saw this in? By itself, it doesn't have much meaning.

"Get yourself sorted out" is a casual way to mean "take care of your troubles, espcially emotional one."

 

[michelabagatella]

Thanks for the reply.

The context was two persons discussing about a little health desease.
I wonder if the expression could reveal a sort of annoyance in the speaker's intentions.

 

[JohnParis]

It might also mean something like:
Get yourself sorted (organized, settled, calmed down), then come to the house for a cup of tea and we'll discuss the matter further.
In the above example, "out" is presumed (sorted out) as Barb_D explained in her post. As for expressing annoyance, that would really depend upon the context in which the words were used.

John

 

[emsr2d2]

Thanks for the reply.

The context was two persons discussing about a little health desease.
I wonder if the expression could reveal a sort of annoyance in the speaker's intentions.

In BrE, the tone of voice would be important. If someone simply said "Get yourself sorted" it may just be a useful suggestion. In the context you gave, I would guess that the conversation went something like this:

Person A: How are you?
Person B: I'm OK. Well, actually, I'm a little worried about this mole/lump/rash.
Person A: Where is it?
Person B: Here. On my back. Look.
Person A: That looks quite bad.
Person B: I know. It hurts but I can't be bothered to go to the doctor.
Person A: I think that's a bad decision. I think you should get yourself sorted.

Person A basically means that they think Person B should go and get checked by a doctor and, hopefully, treated and cured (that is what "sorted" would mean).

In BrE, if "Sort yourself out" is said in a somewhat aggressive tone of voice, it can mean "Change your behaviour and stop annoying me" or something similar.

 

[michelabagatella]

Thanks!
I think that emsr2d2's example is really similar to the real situation i am referring to.
Ok, i now understand that “sort yourself out” would have a really different sound.


At the same time i consider interesting the meanings it could as well have, as indicated in John's post ( and in Brab_d's, just adding 'out').


I hope i will get myself sorted … in the use of english

 

[emsr2d2]

Thanks!
I think that emsr2d2's example is really similar to the real situation I am referring to.
OK, I now understand that “sort yourself out” would have a really different sound.


At the same time I consider interesting the meanings it could as well have, as indicated in John's post ( and in Brab_d's, just adding 'out').


I hope I will get myself sorted … in the use of English

Please remember that the word "I" must be capitalised at all times, regardless of where it appears in a sentence.
The word "English" (and all other languages, countries, nationalities etc) also needs a capital letter.
"OK" is written with 2 capital letters. If you use the entire word, then only capitalise the first letter - "Okay".

 

[michelabagatella]

Okay,

I will pay attention to the rules of English writing.
Regards