pull oneself together


Regain one's composure or self-control, as in After that frightening episode, it took her a while to pull herself together. [Second half of 1800s]

Words Nearby pull oneself together

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How to use pull oneself together in a sentence

  • One ought to pull oneself together and shake off such nonsense.

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