presence of mind
presence of mind
Definition of PRESENCE OF MIND
: self-control so maintained in an emergency or in an embarrassing situation that one can say or do the right thing
First Known Use of PRESENCE OF MIND
1665
Rhymes with PRESENCE OF MIND
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