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get a grip
get a grip (on yourself)
(spoken) to control your emotions I know it's hard, but get a grip on yourself and tell me what you saw. Oh, get a grip, Tess! It's really not as bad as you think.
get a grip (on something)
to understand how to deal with something The program will have helpful tips on how to get a grip on your finances. Something is obviously not right in our organization, and we must get a grip on the problem.
get a grip (on yourself)
to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly Come on, get a grip, we've got an important meeting in five minutes. I just think he ought to get a grip on himself - he's behaving like a child.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Zeno | | - | Ancient Greek (Latinized), Italian |
Pece | | - | Macedonian |
Zane (2) | | - | Latvian |
Atanasija | | - | Serbian, Macedonian |
Tom (1) | | TAHM (English), TAWM (Dutch) | English, Dutch |
Anneke | | AHN-nə-kə | Dutch |