collect your thoughts

Examples (10)

• She paused to collect her thoughts before speaking.
• Before a presentation, I usually take a moment to collect my thoughts.
• He needed a few minutes alone to collect his thoughts after the argument.
• Can you give me a second to collect my thoughts? I'm a bit overwhelmed.
• It's hard to collect your thoughts when there's so much noise.
• The lawyer asked for a brief recess to collect his thoughts.
• She went for a walk to clear her head and collect her thoughts.
• After receiving the shocking news, it took her a while to collect her thoughts.
• I always try to collect my thoughts before making an important decision.
• Please allow the speaker a moment to collect his thoughts.