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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Restrain yourself" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when advising someone to control their emotions or impulses in a given situation.
Example: "During the meeting, it’s important to restrain yourself and listen to others' opinions before reacting."
Alternatives: "Hold back" or "Control yourself."
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Restrain yourself to one snack or two; don't bring a fucking six-course lunch.
Restrain yourself, for there is an art to the artless act of smoking the remnants of better times.
Restrain yourself.
Restrain yourself from laughing, pointing, or jeering.
Restrain yourself from re-installing it.
Restrain yourself from shouting, stomping your feet, chanting, or making other loud and disruptive displays.
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"And good luck while restraining yourself from doing anything".
Chenyang Li (2007) proposes a different approach based on a different reading of the word 'wei' used in 12.1 and often translated as 'constitutes' to render the crucial line, "Restraining yourself and returning to the rites constitutes ren".
Always look like you're watching people's necks, and look like you're restraining yourself so you won't jump at them.
1. Start by loving yourself unabashedly without restrain.
Don't become obsessed with your favorite player to the point where you are stalking them- keep yourself out of prison and from getting restraining orders.
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