pull yourself together
pull yourself together
Meaning
- to calm down and behave normally after an upsetting event
- to compose yourself after being angry or upset
- to regain self control
- to maintain your composure
Example Sentences
- I know its difficult to get over your loss, but try to pull yourself together and get on with life.
- He had a major accident and had a hard time pulling himself together after that.
- Though you've had a hard day, it would be better for everyone if you could pull yourself together and get on with your work.
- I'm going through a major personal crisis, but I'll have to pull myself together and do what is to be done.
- In spite of all his misfortunes, he has pulled himself together and done well for himself.
- Though he suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of a lesser player, he pulled himself together and focussed on the next match.
- Though I did not succeed in my last business, I've pulled myself together and will try again.
- He was unable to pull himself together after he lost his entire family in the plane crash.
Origin
The origin of this phrase is not clear.