I tried to keep it together during the sad movie.
keep it together
idiomTo maintain composure; to avoid an overly emotional reaction; to suppress an instinct or urge.
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 April 17, 2026