a grip on (oneself)

Control of one's reactions or emotions. After losing her job, Sarah needed to calm down and get a grip on herself in order to drive home safely. You're not going to be able to think clearly until you get a grip on yourself.

*a grip on something

1. and *a hold on something Lit. a good grasp on something. (*Typically: get ~ have ~ give someone ~.) Try to get a grip on the ropes and pull yourself up. You should get a hold on the knob and turn it firmly.

2. Fig. a thorough knowledge of some topic. (*Typically: get ~ have ~ give someone ~.) I need to have a grip on the basics of accounting. Try to get a hold on all the facts first.

*a grip on oneself

Fig. control of one's emotions. (*Typically: get ~ have ~.) Calm down, man! Get a grip on yourself! I encouraged him to get a grip on himself.

词组	a grip on (oneself)
释义	a grip on (oneself) a grip on (oneself) Control of one's reactions or emotions. After losing her job, Sarah needed to calm down and get a grip on herself in order to drive home safely. You're not going to be able to think clearly until you get a grip on yourself. See also: grip, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a grip on something 1. and a hold on something Lit. a good grasp on something. (Typically: get ~ have ~ give* someone ~.) Try to get a grip on the ropes and pull yourself up. You should get a hold on the knob and turn it firmly. 2. Fig. a thorough knowledge of some topic. (Typically: get ~ have ~ give* someone ~.) I need to have a grip on the basics of accounting. Try to get a hold on all the facts first. See also: grip, on a grip on oneself Fig.* control of one's emotions. (Typically: get* ~ have ~.) Calm down, man! Get a grip on yourself! I encouraged him to get a grip on himself. See also: grip, on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: a grip on a grip on oneself break down and cry shut down emotionally collect (oneself) collect yourself/your thoughts composure boiling point be written all over (one's) face be written all over your face
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