To collect one's thoughts means to take time for his/herself after a particularly disturbing event, and to get his/her mind back in order.
Person1: Hey, what's up?
Person2: Becky and I just broke up last night.
Person1: Oh that sucks, how've you been handling it?
Person2: I dunno man, but I feel like complete shit.
Person1: I'm sorry, how about I leave you alone and give you time to collect your thoughts?
Person2: Good idea. I'll explain things later then.
Person2: Becky and I just broke up last night.
Person1: Oh that sucks, how've you been handling it?
Person2: I dunno man, but I feel like complete shit.
Person1: I'm sorry, how about I leave you alone and give you time to collect your thoughts?
Person2: Good idea. I'll explain things later then.
by L e a f January 9, 2010
When someone is acting badly (racist/sexist/generally shitty) and people from the group that they belong to are called upon to keep them in check.
by Zeke from the Creek November 10, 2017
when your friend is being a dick head embarrassing or said summit dumb in front of your other friends this can be said
friend 1: "Nah soap tastes peng still"
you (saying to friend 2): "Sasha come and collect your bredrin/friend"
friend 2 : "thats your bredrin"
you (saying to friend 2): "Sasha come and collect your bredrin/friend"
friend 2 : "thats your bredrin"
by 102killerdrop October 3, 2018