Grammar fix

get yourself together

regain control

To calm down and control your emotions so that you can think clearly and continue functioning.

expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Take a minute and get yourself together before you speak to the manager.

When I feel overwhelmed before an exam, I usually take a short walk and get myself together before I start studying again.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: I need to get together myself.

Say: I need to get myself together.

Put the reflexive pronoun between 'get' and 'together'.

  • Pattern
  • get yourself together

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Start coping with things again

How broadImmediate feelingsWhole life

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