Get a grip Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹɪp
GET-uh-GRIP or GIT-uh-GRIP
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈɪp
get-uh-GRIP
Definición
To calm down and control your emotions or behavior, especially when you feel upset or out of control.
Uso & Matices
Informal, often used to urge someone to stop panicking, overreacting, or getting too emotional. 'Get a grip' can sound sharp or unsympathetic. Sometimes used humorously with friends; can also mean regaining control of a situation.
Spanish: contrólate - cálmatePortuguese (BR): se controla - acalme-sePortuguese (PT): controla-te - acalma-teChinese (Simplified): 冷静下来 - 控制自己Chinese (Traditional): 冷靜下來 - 控制自己Hindi: अपने आप को संभालोArabic: تماسك نفسك - سيطر على نفسكBengali: নিজেকে সামলাও - শান্ত হওRussian: возьми себя в рукиJapanese: 落ち着いて - 気持ちをしっかり持ってVietnamese: bình tĩnh lại - kiểm soát bản thânKorean: 정신 차려 - 마음을 다잡아Turkish: kendine gel - sakin olUrdu: خود پر قابو پاؤ - خود کو سنبھالوIndonesian: tenanglah - kendalikan diri
Oraciones de Ejemplo
You need to get a grip and finish your work.
basic
If you get a grip, everything will be okay.
basic
Please get a grip and stop yelling.
basic
Wow, just get a grip—it's not the end of the world.
natural
She finally managed to get a grip and explain what happened.
natural
Come on, get a grip! You're overthinking this.
natural