to control oneself
21impose oneself — FORCE ONESELF, foist oneself; control, take charge of; informal call the shots/tune, be in the driving seat, be in the saddle, run the show. → impose …
22recover oneself — PULL ONESELF TOGETHER, regain one s composure, regain one s self control; informal get a grip (on oneself). → recover …
23self-control — self′ control′ n. restraint of oneself or one s actions, feelings, etc • Etymology: 1705–15 self′ controlled′, adj. self′ control′ling, adj …
24self-control — [self′kən trōl′] n. control of oneself, or of one s own emotions, desires, actions, etc …
25come to oneself — phrasal to get hold of oneself ; regain self control …
26soil oneself — verb To lose control of ones bowels and accidentally defecate into ones clothing. Syn: shit oneself …
27wet oneself — verb To lose control of ones bladder and involuntarily urinate into ones clothing. Syn: piss oneself …
28collect oneself — regain control of oneself, typically after a shock. → collect …
29pull oneself together — ► pull oneself together regain one s self control. Main Entry: ↑pull …
30come to oneself — phrasal : to come to : regain self control * * * come to oneself To return to one s normal state of mind • • • Main Entry: ↑come …