Phrase: Pull yourself together

 


"Pull yourself together"


Meaning

  • To control your emotions and behave calmly after being very upset, angry, shocked, etc.
  • It is used to tell or say that somebody who is behaving very emotionally or out of control should stop doing it.

Related words: relax, compose yourself, calm down, get a grip on yourself, get over it


Example Dialog

A: "Lucy is very depressed at the moment, she hasn't left the house for days."

B: "She shouldn't be behaving like that, she's got children to look after. She needs to pull herself together for them."


A: "I can't speak in front of all those people. They'll laugh at me and think I'm stupid."

B: "You have to do it. So, pull yourself together and stop being so paranoid."


Example Sentences

  • Just pull yourself together. There's no point crying about it.
  • You have to pull yourself together, go out there and talk to them.
  • He’s finding it hard to pull himself together after the accident.
  • I know its difficult to get over your loss, but try to pull yourself together and get on with life. 
  • He had a major accident and had a hard time pulling himself together after that. 
  • Though you’ve had a hard day, it would be better for everyone if you could pull yourself together and get on with your work.
  • I’m going through a major personal crisis, but I’ll have to pull myself together and do what is to be done. 
  • In spite of all his misfortunes, he has pulled himself together and done well for himself. 
  • Though he suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of a lesser player, he pulled himself together and focused on the next match. 
  • Though I did not succeed in my previous business, I’ve pulled myself together and tried again. 
  • He was unable to pull himself together after he lost his entire family in the plane crash. 


Related Sentences:

  • "It gets me so upset, I can't even compose myself."
  • "Relax, this interview isn't going to be long."
  • "Please stop, take a deep breath, and calm down."
  • "Stop panicking and get a grip on yourself!"
  • "I know you are bitter about losing that job, but try to get over it and find another one."

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