Pull yourself together Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /təˈɡɛðɝ

PULL yer-SELF tuh-GEH-thur

UK

pˈʊl/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /təɡˈɛðɐ

PULL yawr-SELF tuh-GEH-thuh

Definition

This expression means to calm down and regain control of your emotions, especially when you are upset or stressed.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used to encourage someone to calm down during emotional moments. Can sound harsh if said too forcefully. Common in advice: 'You need to pull yourself together.' Not usually used for physical situations.

• Spanish: cálmate - contrólate - recupérate
• Portuguese (BR): se controle - se recomponha - fique calmo
• Portuguese (PT): controla-te - recompõe-te - acalma-te
• Chinese (Simplified): 振作起来 - 冷静下来
• Chinese (Traditional): 振作起來 - 冷靜下來
• Hindi: खुद को संभालो - अपने आप को संयमित करो
• Arabic: تماسك نفسك - اهدأ
• Bengali: নিজেকে সামলে নাও - নিজেকে ঠান্ডা করো
• Russian: взять себя в руки - собраться
• Japanese: 気をしっかり持つ - 落ち着く
• Vietnamese: bình tĩnh lại - lấy lại bình tĩnh
• Korean: 정신을 차리다 - 마음을 가다듬다
• Turkish: kendini toparla - sakinleş
• Urdu: خود کو سنبھالو
• Indonesian: tenangkan diri - kendalikan diri

Example Sentences

You need to pull yourself together before the meeting.

basic

After she cried, her friend told her to pull herself together.

basic

I told my son to pull himself together when he was nervous.

basic

Come on, pull yourself together—it's just a small problem!

natural

You have to pull yourself together and get back out there.

natural

I know you're upset, but try to pull yourself together so we can talk.

natural