to keep (all) one's wits about somebody
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to be prepared to handle things properly in case of danger or unpleasant events
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Idiom
Informal
例
Cycling is potentially very dangerous in the city - you have to have all your wits about you.
Luckily, the teacher kept her wits about her and was able to evacuate all of her students from the burning building.
