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
Diamond	['daiəmənd]
Kiku	kee-koo	Japanese
Sascha	ZAH-shah	German
Nesta	-	Welsh
GrÉAgÓIr	GRAY-gor	Irish
Herleifr	-	Ancient Scandinavian