take a hold on (oneself)
take a hold on (oneself)
To begin to control one's reactions or emotions after not having done so previously. After losing her job, Pam needed to calm down and take a hold on herself in order to drive home safely. You're not going to be able to think clearly until you take a hold on yourself.
See also: hold, on, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get/take a ˈgrip/ˈhold on yourself
(informal) make an effort to control your feelings, especially in a difficult situation: I know you’re nervous, but you must get a grip on yourself. You’re due to go on stage in five minutes. Look, Ben, get a grip, will you? If we panic now, we’ll be finished.See also: get, grip, hold, on, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- get a hold on/of (oneself)
- take a grip on (oneself)
- a grip on
- a grip on (oneself)
- a grip on oneself
- shut down emotionally
- boiling point
- be written all over (one's) face
- be written all over somebody's face
- be written all over your face