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Definition of get a grip

get a grip

verb

  • to calm down; regain one's composure; regain one's senses.
    It's just a backfire, man, get a grip.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Citation from "Episode 1", Misfits (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Jan 13 2012. Submitted by Carrie S. from San Diego, CA, USA on Feb 03 2000.

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