keep it together
To maintain composure; to avoid an overly emotional reaction; to suppress an instinct or urge.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I tried to keep it together during the sad movie.”
“Even though the news was shocking, she managed to keep it together until she reached her car.”
“Despite the mounting pressure of the high-stakes negotiation, he fought to keep it together and maintain a professional demeanor throughout the meeting.”
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band together
to unite, to come together
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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
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birds of a feather flock together
People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
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bring together
To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.
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cobbler, keep to your last
One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.
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earn one's keep
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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get one's act together
To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.
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get one's shit together
To organize oneself in order to be able to deal with or achieve something; to mature.
Last updated August 10, 2026