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
Agar-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Danettedə-NETEnglish
Augustynow-GUWS-tinPolish
Nazih-Arabic
Hal[hæl]
Sadaf-Arabic