1. Ý Nghĩa
Collect oneself: nghĩa là lấy lại bình tĩnh và kiểm soát suy nghĩ, cảm xúc khi (một người) cảm thấy khó chịu, lo lắng hoặc hoảng loạn, để có thể xử lý tình huống hiệu quả hơn.
2. Ví dụ/Examples
In the middle of my panic attack, I had to do some deep breathing to collect myself and calm down.
Before making that risky decision, it’s helpful to collect yourself, weigh the pros and cons, and then proceed.
After a tough breakup, it’s okay to have a good cry, then binge-watch some Netflix to collect yourself.
During the rowdy party, I had to sneak away for a bit to collect myself and catch my breath.
Before the big game, the coach gave the team a pep talk, reminding them to collect themselves and stay focused.
Mary took a moment to collect herself after the accident before speaking to the police.