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keep it together

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To maintain composure; to avoid an overly emotional reaction; to suppress an instinct or urge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 克制自己 (kèzhì zìjǐ) — maintain composure
  • Finnish: hillitä itsensä — maintain composure
  • Polish: trzymać się w garści — maintain composure
  • Polish: zachowywać spokój — maintain composure
  • Polish: zachować spokój — maintain composure
  • Spanish: mantener el tipo — maintain composure
  • Turkish: soğukkanlı kalmak — maintain composure