Question of the Day #1009

"You're not nineteen forever, pull yourself together
I know it seems strange but things, they change"

From the 5th paragraph of this article at RadioX.

  上記の文で、pull oneself togetherの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "pull oneself together" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

立ち直る、自分を取り戻す、更正する

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To calm oneself down and begin to think or act appropriately.

 

Examples

• I know you're stressed out, but you need to pull yourself together and get this report done!
• I hope she pulls herself together soon. We need her to be focused.
• It was only a minor accident, but the driver couldn't seem to pull himself together
• Now try to pull yourself together and get through this crisis.
• I'll be ready to leave as soon as I pull myself together.

   

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