collected oneself
Got it together
To collect oneself is to regain composure after being emotionally upset, scattered, or caught off guard.
The phrase suggests gathering one's thoughts and feelings back together: She took a deep breath and collected herself before speaking.
Often appears as collect yourself in commands urging someone to calm down.
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- calmFree from agitation
- restrainedHeld under control
- regroupedReformed after dispersal
composed · equanimous · steadied · deliberate · in control · tranquil · peaceful · at peace · recovered · disciplined · serene · balanced · focused · pulled together · thoughtful · recollected · attentive · mindful
collected oneselfpanicked
Overwhelmed by sudden fear
fell apart · broke down · freaked out · lost it · went to pieces
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