sort oneself out
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sort (oneself) out (third-person singular simple present sorts oneself out, present participle sorting oneself out, simple past and past participle sorted oneself out) (idiomatic)
- To organize or solve one's personal problems.
- John took a week off work to sort himself out.
- To calm down emotionally.
- Give me a few minutes to sort myself out and I'll be with you.