keep it together
Don't fall apart
Keep it together means to maintain composure or self-control, especially under stress.
The phrase implies someone is at risk of falling apart emotionally: I know this is hard, but you need to keep it together.
It can also mean to stay organized or functional: She's barely keeping it together at work.
- stay calmRemain unruffled
- deep breathsFull, slow inhalations
- presence of mindMental readiness in crisis
- composureEmotional self-control
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
stiff upper lip · self-control · equanimity · serenity · calmness · grit · coolness · nerves of steel · fortitude · grace under pressure · perseverance · steadiness · steady hand · clarity · stability · resolve · patience · concentration
- patience phraseswait, hold on, just a minute, one moment, one second
keep it togetherlose it
Succumb to overwhelming emotion
fall apart · break down · have a meltdown · freak out · lose control
keep it togetherfall apart
Break into pieces
lose the plot · drop the ball · spiral · come apart at the seams · collapse
keep it togetherfall apart
Break into pieces
collapse · crumble · disintegrate · shut down · choke
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