Meaning
To control your emotions and behave calmly.
Cultural Background
In the UK, this is often used with a sense of 'stiff upper lip' culture, discouraging public displays of emotion. In the US, it is often used in fast-paced work environments to demand efficiency.
Be careful!
This phrase can sound rude. Only use it with people you know well.
Meaning
To control your emotions and behave calmly.
Be careful!
This phrase can sound rude. Only use it with people you know well.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct preposition.
You need to get a grip ___ your emotions.
The idiom is 'get a grip on'.
Fill in the blank.
Stop crying and ___ a grip!
The idiom is 'get a grip'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesYou need to get a grip ___ your emotions.
The idiom is 'get a grip on'.
Stop crying and ___ a grip!
The idiom is 'get a grip'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be. It implies the other person is acting irrationally.
Related Phrases
Pull yourself together
synonymTo regain composure.
Get a handle on
similarTo understand/manage.
