Meaning of the word "collect your thoughts" in English

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collect your thoughts

US /kəˈlɛkt jʊər θɔts/
UK /kəˈlɛkt jʊər θɔts/
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Idiom

1.

to calm down and think clearly, especially after being upset or surprised

Example:
Give me a moment to collect my thoughts before I answer.
After the accident, she needed a few minutes to collect her thoughts.
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