English Reference
Idiom idiom

pull yourself together


Calm down


SIMPLE

“You need to pull yourself together before the interview starts.”

CONTEXTUAL

“After the bad news, he took a deep breath and tried to pull himself together so he could finish his work.”

COMPLEX

“Although the sudden loss left her feeling completely overwhelmed, she knew she had to pull herself together for the sake of her family.”

Last updated June 7, 2026