collect (one's) wits

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To try to calm oneself and think clearly and rationally. Take a moment to collect your wits, then tell us how the accident happened.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Steinar	-	Norwegian
Caitlin	KAHT-leen (Irish), KAYT-lin (English)	Irish, English
Rosemarie	RO-se-mah-ree (German)	English, German
Josune	-	Basque
Douglas	DUG-ləs	Scottish, English
Santa	SAHN-tah	Italian