Collocations for self-control - noun
VERB + self-control
have
lack
lose
regain
keep
She struggled to keep her self-control.
lack
lose
regain
keep
She struggled to keep her self-control.
exercise,
practise/practice
You should try exercising a little self-control!
You should try exercising a little self-control!
require,
take
It took all the self-control he had not to lose his temper.
It took all the self-control he had not to lose his temper.
develop,
learn
PHRASES
a lack of self-control
a loss of self-control
powers of self-control (BrE)
a person exercising ordinary powers of self-control
a loss of self-control
powers of self-control (BrE)
a person exercising ordinary powers of self-control