Meaning of the word "keep (all) your wits about you" in English

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keep (all) your wits about you

US /kiːp ɔl jʊər wɪts əˈbaʊt ju/
UK /kiːp ɔl jʊər wɪts əˈbaʊt ju/
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Idiom

1.

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

Example:
You need to keep all your wits about you when driving in heavy traffic.
It's a dangerous situation, so keep your wits about you.
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