keep (all) your wits about you

US /kiːp ɔl jʊər wɪts əˈbaʊt ju/
UK /kiːp ɔl jʊər wɪts əˈbaʊt ju/
"keep (all) your wits about you" picture
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alle Sinne beisammenhalten, wachsam sein

to stay alert and be able to think quickly in a difficult or dangerous situation

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You need to keep all your wits about you when driving in heavy traffic.
Man muss alle Sinne beisammenhalten, wenn man im dichten Verkehr fährt.
It's a dangerous situation, so keep your wits about you.
Es ist eine gefährliche Situation, also halten Sie die Ohren steif.