collect your thoughts
US /kəˈlɛkt jʊər θɔts/
UK /kəˈlɛkt jʊər θɔts/
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organizar os pensamentos, se recompor
to calm down and think clearly, especially after being upset or surprised
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Give me a moment to collect my thoughts before I answer.
Dê-me um momento para organizar meus pensamentos antes de responder.
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After the accident, she needed a few minutes to collect her thoughts.
Após o acidente, ela precisou de alguns minutos para organizar seus pensamentos.