steady oneself

idiom

: to keep oneself balanced
He held the rail to steady himself.

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Walter also recommends niches and ledges that can serve as holds to steady oneself, good lighting, shower benches and handheld shower heads. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

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“Steady oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steady%20oneself. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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