English / idiom
Keep It Under Control
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To maintain restraint, discipline, or order over an emotion or an escalating situation.
In context
01
A true hallmark of maturity is the quiet strength to keep it under control whenever anger threatens to erupt.
02
Despite the market turbulence, the veteran portfolio manager managed to keep it under control.
Synonyms
restrain,contain,manage
Antonyms
lose control,let loose,escalate
Collocations
keep emotions under control,keep it under control during crisis,manage to keep it under control