collects oneself
Steadies the nerves
To collect oneself is to regain composure after being startled, upset, or emotionally scattered.
The phrase suggests gathering dispersed feelings back into a unified, controlled state: She took a moment to collect herself before responding.
Often appears as collect yourself in advice or commands.
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- restrainLimit freedom of movement
- cool downReduce temperature or intensity
- recoverRegain health or possession
- take a breathInhale once deliberately
refocus · calm · deep breath · steady · equanimous · recalibrate · tranquil · moderate · serene · composed · stabilize · centered · pull together · regulate · get a grip · mindful · clear head · deliberate
collects oneselfpanics
Loses control from fear
falls apart · loses it · freaks out · breaks down · loses control
collects oneselfpanics
Loses control from fear
flails · loses one's head · runs around like a chicken with its head cut off · lashes out · scatters
collect, collects, collected, collecting, collection, collections, collective, collectively, collector