collect (one's) wits



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collect (one's) wits

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edda (1)ED-dahItalian
Tyson['taisən]
Valentinovah-len-TEE-noItalian
Tessie['tesi]
Saraid-Irish
Zhubin-Persian