regain composure

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
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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • composure
  • regain
  • regain (one's) 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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UST managed to regain composure and fended off the Red Warriors for good with an 11-1 run capped by a three for CJ Cansino for the 60-43 advantage with 1:04 left in the third.
Mr Barrow, who posted the video onFacebookand said "still can't believe she just ran out like that", took a couple of seconds to regain composure before continuing his journey on Coldwell Lane.
"I like to lose myself in front of the canvas hoping to regain composure; this practice is what helps me reach a new result each time," Dafrawy explained in a press statement issued by Al Kahila Art Gallery.
However, markets seemed to regain composure within days.
Ever the professional, Des tried his best to regain composure but continued to laugh when his fellow broadcasters pleaded with him what he found so funny.
Ironically, his collapse is controlled--sometimes noticeably so--and he zigzags around dizzily, doing little dances and battling to regain composure.
Following the suggestions listed here will help homeowners regain composure and be well-equipped to tackle whatever challenges arise after a storm.
Sanders stares them all down, then works to regain composure through the breathing exercise pranayama.
She wrote "I got the strength to regain composure and remain dignified thinking that I must represent all of my colleagues and my country with confidence and pride."
Typically, time-out rooms are used to allow a pupil with behavioural issues time and space to regain composure.
The Koreans were happy to retain possession and pass the ball around, trying to regain composure after the drama of the two penalties, while the hosts, as is their wont, lacked any real attacking intent - given the situation, one really did expect them to chase the game and force the visitors into an error.