Get a grip

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Categories: Social Slang

The internet slang termget a grip” means to gain control over oneself, to calm down or relax, and to stop overreacting or being excessively emotional.

Example 1:
Person A: I can’t believe my favorite team lost the game! This is the end of the world!
Person B: Get a grip, its just a game. There’s always next time.

Example 2:
Person A: I can’t handle all the stress anymore. I feel like everything is falling apart.
Person B: Take a deep breath and get a grip. You are stronger than you think and can handle this.

Synonyms:
grasp, understand, comprehend, come to terms with, make sense of
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