单词 | have one's wits about one |
释义 | have one's wits about oneAlso, 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] Words nearby have one's wits about onehave one's heart in it, have one's moments, have one's own way, have one's say, have one's way with, have one's wits about one, have one's work cut out for one, have on the ball, have out, have pity on, have pull with The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. |
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