presence of mind
noun phraseDefinition 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
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“Presence of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presence%20of%20mind. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of presence of mind was circa 1624
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