recover one's senses
Come to again
To recover one's senses is to regain consciousness after fainting or being knocked out, or more figuratively, to return to rational thinking after a period of confusion, emotional turmoil, or poor judgment.
After the initial shock wore off, she recovered her senses and called for help.
The phrase suggests a restoration to one's normal mental state, whether that means literally waking up or metaphorically coming back to reason.
- calm downBecome less agitated
- come toRegain awareness after unconsciousness
- awakenRouse from slumber
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
- recollectRetrieve past experiences
collect oneself · pull oneself together · get a grip · recuperate · focus · restore · stabilize · heal · refresh · snap out of it · shake it off · gather one's wits · understand · wake up · settle · reassess · soothe · reevaluate
recover one's senseslose one's mind
Become psychologically unstable
go mad · take leave of one's senses · lose one's wits · go crazy · go off the deep end
recover one's senseslose control
Fail to maintain composure
fly off the handle · go to pieces · panic · fall apart · lose one's head
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