| 词组 | have your wits about you |
| 释义 | Idiom have your wits about youhave (your) wits about (you) to be able to think clearly.The engines failed, but the pilot had his wits about him and managed to get them started again.She managed to keep her wits about her and was able to escape unharmed. 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. have your wits about youIf 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 yoube constantly alert and vigilant.have/keep your ˈwits about yoube/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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