get a grip of (oneself)

get a grip of (oneself)

To control one's reactions or emotions, especially during or after a stressful situation. After losing her job, Jill needed to calm down and get a grip of herself in order to drive home safely. You're not going to be able to think clearly until you get a grip of yourself.
See also: get, grip, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get a grip on
  • get a grip on (oneself)
  • get a grip on yourself
  • get/take a grip/hold on yourself
  • unburden
  • unburden (oneself) to (someone)
  • unburden oneself to
  • a cool head
  • cool head
  • keel