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wits

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/ ɪٲ /

plural noun

  1. sometimes singular the ability to reason and act, esp quickly (esp in the phrase have one's wits about one )
  2. sometimes singular right mind, sanity (esp in the phrase out of one's wits )
  3. at one's wits' end
    at a loss to know how to proceed
  4. five wits obsolete.
    the five senses or mental faculties
  5. live by one's wits
    to gain a livelihood by craftiness and cunning rather than by hard work
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Wits

2

/ ɪٲ /

noun

  1. informal.
    University of the Witwatersrand
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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I was taken aback, naturally, but when I had my wits about me again, I thought, oh wow, this film has some traction, some real staying power.”

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This, she added, had left people at "their wits' end" and feeling punished – including the person living in a care setting.

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For an overthinker like Bridget Jones, texting is all fun and games until it turns into a battle of love-bombing wits.

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Like the author, Violet has a genetic condition that means the character dislocates joints and breaks bones easily - so must use her wits and inner strength to help her survive.

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A celebrant appeared to conduct the marriage ceremony and, while the surprised guests regathered their wits, Sinead and Michael did a quick costume change.

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