stay under control

/steɪ ʌndər kənˈtroʊl/

to remain calm and composed

She managed to stay under control during the stressful meeting.

She remained calm and composed despite the stressful situation.

informal

to manage one's emotions or behavior to avoid losing composure

The pilot had to stay under control during the emergency landing.

The pilot remained calm and focused while handling the emergency.

Often used in situations requiring emotional or behavioral restraint.

stay under controlto manage one's emotions or behaviorlose controlto become overwhelmed or chaotic

to become overwhelmed or chaotic

to assume authority or responsibility

Use this phrase to describe managing stress or difficult emotions effectively.

This phrase is often used in high-pressure or emotional situations.

Derived from the combination of 'stay' (to remain) and 'under control' (managed or regulated).

Commonly used in contexts where emotional or situational restraint is necessary.

stay

to remain

root

under control

managed or regulated

phrase

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