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Discover LudwigThe phrase "collect himself" is correct and usable in written English.
It is usually used to describe an individual regaining control of their emotions or thoughts after a moment of confusion or distress. For example: After receiving the bad news, Bob took a deep breath and took a moment to collect himself before continuing the conversation.
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He'd nod, collect himself.
He stopped to collect himself.
And here, he paused to collect himself.
"I'm sorry," he muttered, as he struggled to collect himself.
At the edge of the wings, he managed to collect himself.
"But I want to," he said, and stopped, as if to collect himself.
His voice broke, and he paused for a few seconds to collect himself.
"I will never question being a father," he said, before pausing 18 seconds to collect himself.
At one point, overwhelmed, he left the room to collect himself, returning a few moments later.
When I mention it he exhales deeply, and has to collect himself.
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