reprendre en main

French

Etymology

From re- +‎ prendre en main.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁə.pʁɑ̃.dʁ‿ɑ̃ mɛ̃/

Verb

reprendre en main

1. (transitive) to regain control of

   reprendre sa vie en main ― to turn one's life around

2. (reflexive, figuratively) to pick oneself up off the floor, to pull oneself together