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presence of mind

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presence of mind
n.
The ability to think and act calmly and efficiently, especially in an emergency.
presence of mind
n
the ability to remain calm and act constructively during times of crisis
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Noun1.presence of mind - self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
self-command, self-possession, will power, willpower, self-will, self-control, possession - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
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presence of mind
n → Geistesgegenwart f
presence of mind n → presenza di spirito
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King Ar- thur's people were not aware that they were indecent and I had presence of mind enough not to mention it.
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He was clutching his hat with both hands, and probably did not perceive that she was extending her hand to him, her presence of mind had not completely deserted her; but she could not have trusted herself to speak.
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Elinor was robbed of all presence of mind by such an address, and was unable to say a word.
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