noun
wits
wihts
noun
1
A person's mental sharpness or ability to think and react quickly, especially under pressure.
"She kept her wits about her during the emergency."
"He was scared out of his wits."
How to Use Wits
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYour ability to think clearly and react quickly, especially in a tough moment.
Common pairings
keep your wits about you
scared out of your wits
live by your wits
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