Pull oneself together: meaning, definitions and examples

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pull oneself together

 

[ pʊl wʌnˈsɛlf təˈɡɛðər ]

Phrase
Context #1 | Phrase

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.
Context #2 | Phrase

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.