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check oneself
[tʃɛk wʌnˈsɛlf]
verb phrase
controlar-se; refrear-se; dominar-se
1.
To stop oneself from doing something; to restrain or control one's behavior or emotions
He was about to say something rude but checked himself at the last moment.
Ele estava prestes a dizer algo rude, mas se controlou no último momento.
2.
To pause and reconsider one's actions or words
She checked herself before making a hasty decision.
Ela se conteve antes de tomar uma decisão precipitada.
3.
To verify one's own condition or status
He checked himself in the mirror before the interview.
Ele se verificou no espelho antes da entrevista.
NYC Slang
pump the brakes
Synonyms
restrain oneself
hold back
control oneself
rein oneself in
bite one's tongue
Antonyms
let loose
act impulsively
lose control
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
controlar-se; refrear-se
Most common usage in everyday speech
Portugal
dominar-se; conter-se
Common in European Portuguese discourse
São Paulo
se controlar; se frear
Colloquial usage with reflexive pronouns
Related Idioms & Phrases
bite one's tongue
keep one's cool
get a grip on oneself
get hold of oneself
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