IdiomDaily Life
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Englishget a hold of oneself
Meaning: To get control of oneself; stop being emotional.
Example: “Get a hold of yourself; crying won't find the keys.”
Origin: The expression get (a) hold of oneself emphasizes emotional control whereas get one's act together emphasizes mental or physical control.
More English idioms
- get off scot-free To escape the proper or expected punishment; to be acquitted of a crime.
- get one's act together To get control of oneself mentally or physically; to get organized.
- get someone's dander up To irritate or anger moderately.
- get the go-ahead To receive or grant permission to proceed.
- get the message To understand something that is only hinted at, perhaps because it is unpleasant.
- get this show on the road To get started.
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- Sei un tesoro You're a darling — precious to have around.
- Du bist ein Schatz You're a sweetheart.
- 目に入れても痛くない (Me ni irete mo itakunai) Said of someone you adore completely, often a child or grandchild.
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