Pull oneself together: meaning, definitions and examples
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pull oneself together
[ pʊl wʌnˈsɛlf təˈɡɛðər ]
self-control
To regain control of one's emotions or behavior; to compose oneself.
Synonyms
calm down, compose oneself, regain composure
Examples of usage
- I know you're upset, but you need to pull yourself together before the presentation.
- After the breakup, it took him some time to pull himself together and move on.
- She managed to pull herself together and finish the project on time.
recovery
To recover from a difficult or distressing situation; to get back on track.
Synonyms
bounce back, recover, regain strength
Examples of usage
- After the setback, he needed some time to pull himself together and start over.
- She managed to pull herself together after the loss of her job and find a new opportunity.
- It's important to pull yourself together and focus on the solutions rather than the problems.
Translations
Translations of the word "pull oneself together" in other languages:
🇵🇹 controlar-se
🇮🇳 खुद को संभालना
🇩🇪 sich zusammenreißen
🇮🇩 mengendalikan diri
🇺🇦 взяти себе в руки
🇵🇱 wziąć się w garść
🇯🇵 自分を抑える (じぶんをおさえる)
🇫🇷 se ressaisir
🇪🇸 controlarse
🇹🇷 kendini toparlamak
🇰🇷 자신을 다잡다
🇸🇦 استجمع قواه
🇨🇿 sebrat se
🇸🇰 ovládnuť sa
🇨🇳 振作起来 (zhènzuò qǐlái)
🇸🇮 zbrati se
🇮🇸 taka sig saman
🇰🇿 өзін қолға алу
🇬🇪 თავის შეკრება (tavis shekreba)
🇦🇿 özünü ələ almaq
🇲🇽 controlarse
Etymology
The phrase 'pull oneself together' originated in the early 19th century, with the idea of gathering one's emotions or thoughts into a cohesive whole. It emphasizes the importance of regaining control and composure in challenging situations.