gather one's composure

Examples (10)

• She closed her eyes for a moment to gather her composure.
• He took a deep breath, trying to gather his composure before responding.
• Before walking on stage, the actor took a moment to gather his composure.
• Please, take a second and gather your composure.
• I had to step outside to gather my composure after hearing the shocking news.
• He will need some time to gather his composure after that difficult meeting.
• Gathering his composure, the lawyer calmly addressed the jury.
• By the time the police arrived, she had managed to gather her composure.
• It was difficult for him to gather his composure while everyone was shouting.
• After gathering her composure, she was able to explain the situation clearly.