Pull yourself together

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Emotional Recovery

Used when someone needs to overcome strong emotions and act more calmly. Slide

You've been crying for an hour, try to pull yourself together before the meeting.

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Possible Impatience

Can imply frustration or impatience from the person asking for composure. Slide

We're all waiting for your decision, so pull yourself together and tell us.

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Crisis Situations

Often used in urgent situations where calm is needed to handle a challenge. Slide

The situation was critical, but the captain managed to pull himself together and save the ship.