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pull oneself together

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Pronunciation: US /ˌpʊl wʌnˌsɛlf təˈɡɛðɚ/ · UK /ˌpʊl wʌnˌself təˈɡeðə/

pull oneself together means: To become calm and able to think clearly again after feeling upset or confused.

verb

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To become calm and able to think clearly again after feeling upset or confused.

  • I need to pull myself together.
  • She pulled herself together before the interview.
  • Take a deep breath and pull yourself together.

Similar words: compose oneself, calm down

Common phrases: pull oneself together, pull oneself together again

Questions about pull oneself together

What does pull oneself together mean?

To become calm and able to think clearly again after feeling upset or confused.

What is pull oneself together in other languages?

Türkçe: kendini toparlamak · Español: recomponerse · Français: se ressaisir · Deutsch: sich zusammenreißen · Italiano: riprendersi · 日本語: 気を取り直す

How do you pronounce pull oneself together?

In American English /ˌpʊl wʌnˌsɛlf təˈɡɛðɚ/; in British English /ˌpʊl wʌnˌself təˈɡeðə/.

How do you use pull oneself together in a sentence?

I need to pull myself together. She pulled herself together before the interview.

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