Get a grip

25th December 2024

Get a grip

We use this expression to tell someone to stop worrying about something and control themselves. It's often a reply to a moment of panic.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I'm so worried, everything might go wrong. It could be terrible!
It's only a game. Get a grip!
Example 2
I've got exams, I haven't worked, I don't feel well. It's all going wrong!
Get a grip! The exams are next month, so you've got plenty of time to revise. Now..