get a grip (on yourself)

US /ɡɛt ə ɡrɪp (ɒn jʊərˈsɛlf)/
UK /ɡɛt ə ɡrɪp (ɒn jʊərˈsɛlf)/
"get a grip (on yourself)" picture
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je beheersen, jezelf in de hand houden

to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly

:
Come on, get a grip on yourself! There's no need to cry.
Kom op, beheers je! Je hoeft niet te huilen.
She needs to get a grip and stop panicking about the exam.
Ze moet zich beheersen en stoppen met panikeren over het examen.