| 释义 |
(redirected from take a hold on)take a hold on (oneself)To begin to control one's reactions or emotions after not having done so previously. After losing her job, Pam needed to calm down and take a hold on herself in order to drive home safely. You're not going to be able to think clearly until you take a hold on yourself. get/take a ˈgrip/ˈhold on yourself (informal) make an effort to control your feelings, especially in a difficult situation: I know you’re nervous, but you must get a grip on yourself. You’re due to go on stage in five minutes.Look, Ben, get a grip, will you? If we panic now, we’ll be finished. |