regain

regain (one's) composure

To become calm, tranquil, and in control of one's emotions; to compose oneself. I'll give you a couple minutes to regain your composure before we continue with our questioning. The class had been driving me absolutely crazy, so I stepped outside for a moment to regain my composure.
See also: composure, regain

regain (one's) feet

1. To stand upright on one's feet again, as after falling, stumbling, or being in a prone or sitting position. The boxer struggled to regain her feet after being knocked to the mat. I've been bedridden for so long that it took a bit of effort to finally regain my feet.
2. To recover from financial difficulties or a precarious financial situation. I'd be able to regain my feet if I could just pay off this damned credit card debt. If we could just secure a loan or investment, it would really help us regain our feet.
See also: feet, regain

regain (something) from (one)

To get something back from (one), such as possession or control. He's trying to regain control of the company from the other shareholders. She hired a talented lawyer to help regain the property that had been seized by the bank.
See also: regain
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

regain one's composure

Cliché to become calm and composed after being angry or agitated. I found it difficult to regain my composure after the argument. Here, sit down and relax so that you can regain your composure.
See also: composure, regain

regain one's feet

 
1. Lit. to stand up again after falling or stumbling. I fell on the ice and almost couldn't regain my feet. I helped my uncle regain his feet as he tried to get up from the floor.
2. . Fig. to become independent after financial difficulties. I lent Bill $400 to help him regain his feet. I'll be able to pay my bills when I regain my feet.
See also: feet, regain

regain something from someone or something

to take back possession of one's property or right from someone or something. I intend to regain my money from Herb. The finance company regained the car from the delinquent buyer.
See also: regain
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • composure
  • regain (one's) composure
  • regain composure
  • collect (oneself)
  • collect yourself/your thoughts
  • take a deep breath
  • put (oneself) at (one's) ease
  • comfortable in (one's) own skin
  • watch (one's) six
  • check your six
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WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS) on Monday announced that on 16 July 2015 it received a written notification from the Listing Qualifications Staff (the staff) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC saying that the company has regained compliance with the continued listing standards on the Nasdaq Capital Market and that WPCS' common stock would continue to be listed on Nasdaq.
WPCS' USD1.5m private placement helps it regain compliance of Nasdaq standards for continued listing
However, if Nasdaq decides that INX's plan is not sufficient to regain compliance, the company's common stock will be subject to delisting.
INX receives non-compliance notice from NASDAQ
"Although many people are successful at losing weight through diet and exercise, the majority of them will relapse and regain the weight," study's lead author Tom R.
Exercise defies negative effects of weight regain
(Nasdaq: AMCN) has announced that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of Nasdaq's listing rules, the company said.
AirMedia regains compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement
While weight regain continued to increase throughout follow-up, the rate of weight regain was highest during the first year after reaching nadir weight.
Percent Weight Regain Predicts Health Risks Post-Bariatric Surgery; Based on long-term follow-up, percent regain after max weight loss tied to most health outcomes
(NASDAQ Capital Market: MTSL), a global provider of telecommunications expense management (TEM) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) solutions, has announced that after submitting its plan to regain compliance with the minimum USD 2,500,000 in stockholders' equity requirement as set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550 (b)(1), it received a notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of NASDAQ advising that it has until November 5, 2018 to regain compliance, the company said.
MTS gets extension to regain NASDAQ's compliance
'The trust in the vaccination program of the DOH can only be regained if there's urgent justice, indemnification, and Sanofi can actually regain that by caring for Filipinos and by unveiling that truth if there's accountability in the first place,' he added.
'Urgent justice' may restore public trust to DOH programs-health advocate
The company's common shares remain listed on NASDAQ and Concordia has until 29 May 2018, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement to maintain the listing.
Concordia International Receives NASDAQ Initial Notice of Bid Price Requirement
Before the operation, she had expressed hope she would regain her sight after the seven-hour operation.
Acid victim hoping Boston surgery restores her sight
UK-based digital start-up, Tandem, said that it is expecting to regain its banking license in the UK soon.
Tandem expecting to regain banking license soon
The Church of Cyprus has regained three religious icons dating from the 18th and the 19th centuries, which were stolen from churches in the north after the Turkish invasion.
Church regains three icons stolen from the north
Download Hariri: Our duty is to regain trust in Lebanon NNA - The President of the Council of Ministers Saad Hariri urged business and financial persons to work hard to regain trust in Lebanon , a statement issued by Hariri's press office said on Tuesday.
Hariri: Our duty is to regain trust in Lebanon
"Iran's been trying to regain their traditional clients - in countries like Greece and Italy -- as a priority," said Robin Mills, chief executive officer of Dubai-based consultant Qamar Energy, who tracks the nation's oil trade.
Gulf News - EUROPE POISED TO RECEIVE MOST IRANIAN CRUDE
US and French Defense Ministers, Ashton Carter and Jean-Yves Le Drian respectively, told a joint news conference the coalition was ready to isolate and regain Raqqah in order to prevent IS militants from regrouping.
US, France announces plans to launch offensive against IS in Raqqah
Doctors have said that over 90 percent of these victims of pallets might not regain their proper eyesight,reported reporter.
Over 100 people with eyes injuries admitted in SMHS Hospital