have one's wits about one

have one's wits about one
To remain calm, composed, or aware.

It is important for emergency responders to have their wits about them at all times.


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  • have (or keep) one's wits about one — be constantly alert. → wit …   English new terms dictionary

  • have one's wits about one — ► have (or keep) one s wits about one be constantly alert. Main Entry: ↑wit …   English terms dictionary

  • have one's wits about one — have (or keep) one s wits about one be constantly alert and vigilant …   Useful english dictionary

  • have one's wits about one — {v. phr.} To be alert; remain calm; not panic. * /Sam was the only one who kept his wits about him when the floodwaters of the Mississippi broke into our yard./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • have one's wits about one — {v. phr.} To be alert; remain calm; not panic. * /Sam was the only one who kept his wits about him when the floodwaters of the Mississippi broke into our yard./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • have\ one's\ wits\ about\ one — v. phr. To be alert; remain calm; not panic. Sam was the only one who kept his wits about him when the floodwaters of the Mississippi broke into our yard …   Словарь американских идиом

  • keep one's wits about one — ► have (or keep) one s wits about one be constantly alert. Main Entry: ↑wit …   English terms dictionary

  • keep one's wits about one — See: KEEP ONE S HEAD …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • keep one's wits about one — See: KEEP ONE S HEAD …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • wits — n. 1) to collect one s wits 2) the wits to + inf. (he didn t have enough wits to realize what was happening) 3) (misc.) keep your wits about you! ( stay alert! ); to live by one s wits * * * to live by one s wits to collect one s wits (misc.)… …   Combinatory dictionary

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