get a grip

[/ɡɛt ə ɡrɪp/]

verb phrase

controlar-se, dominar-se

1. To gain control of one's emotions or behavior; to regain composure

You need to get a grip on yourself before you make a decision.

Você precisa se controlar antes de tomar uma decisão.

2. To understand or comprehend something; to grasp a situation

I'm trying to get a grip on the new software.

Estou tentando entender o novo software.

3. To take control of a situation or problem

The manager needs to get a grip on the budget issues.

O gerente precisa assumir o controle dos problemas orçamentários.

NYC Slang

get it together, chill out

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

se controlar, dominar-se, pegar firme

most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

se controlar, se manjar

informal variation

Portugal

dominar-se, controlar-se, agarrar-se

European Portuguese equivalent

pull yourself together

keep your cool

get your act together

have a handle on

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