check an impulse

Examples (10)

• She had to check an impulse to laugh during the serious meeting.
• It's important to learn how to check your initial impulses before reacting.
• He managed to check his impulse to interrupt and waited for his turn.
• Despite the temptation, she chose to check her impulse to buy the expensive dress.
• To avoid conflict, sometimes you need to check a spontaneous impulse.
• The child was learning to check his impulses and think before acting.
• He felt an impulse to shout but successfully checked it.
• Can you always check your impulses when faced with immediate gratification?
• Self-control involves the ability to check unwanted impulses.
• She struggled to check her impulse to offer unsolicited advice.