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have one's wits about one
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Also, keep one's wits about one . Remain alert or calm, especially in a crisis. For example, After the collision I had my wits about me and got his name and license number , or Being followed was terrifying, but Kate kept her wits about her and got home safely . [Early 1600s]Discover More
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One learns to keep cool, and to have one's wits about one; for anyone who loses his temper has but a poor chance indeed against another who keeps cool.
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