Used when someone needs to overcome strong emotions and act more calmly. 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. 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. The situation was critical, but the captain managed to pull himself together and save the ship.