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词组 have/keep your wits about you
释义
idiomhave/keep your wits about youto be ready to think clearly and calmly in a difficult situation, so that nobody can gain an advantage over you:You had to have your wits about you when you played poker with my father and Uncle Charlie.If you keep your wits about you, there is every chance that you will get the best deal from your employer, and also prove that you are worth it.

have (one's) wits about (one)

To stay calm and rational, especially in times of stress. Luckily, the teacher had her wits about her and was able to evacuate all of her students from the burning building.

keep (one's) wits about (one)

To stay calm and rational, especially in times of stress. Luckily, the teacher kept her wits about her and was able to evacuate all of her students from the burning building.

have your wits about you

If you have your wits about you, you are alert and ready to take action in a difficult or new situation. You've got to have your wits about you when you're driving a car. Note: You can also say that you keep your wits about you with the same meaning. Obviously divers need to keep their wits about them. Note: You can also say that you need your wits about you, meaning that it is important for you to behave in this way. You need your wits about you when you're dealing with people like this.

have (or keep) your wits about you

be constantly alert and vigilant.

have/keep your ˈwits about you

be/remain quick to think and act in a demanding, difficult or dangerous situation: Mountaineering is dangerous, so you need to keep your wits about you.
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