Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom. Pull yourself together

Explanation

The correct answer is "Regain composure" . Key Points Given Idiom : Pull yourself together means to maintain your composure . For example,The match is going to get away from me if you don't pull yourself together. From the given options, the fourth option isthe most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hence , the correct answer is option 4 . Mistake Points We may think from the phrase "pull yourself together" that it is all about to move together in a specified direction with effort, but the correct answer is option 4 . So be careful while dealing with such questions. Additional Information The idiom/phrase originates from: The origin of the idiom "pull yourself together" isn’t known for certain. What is known is that its meaning is closely related to that of another popular idiom, 'mind over matter.' 'Mind over matter' is a very old idiom – it was used in 70 BCE by the poet Virgil, in his poem The Aeneid.