regain (one's) 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 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 (one's) six