wits

I was taken aback, naturally, but when I had my wits about me again, I thought, oh wow, this film has some traction, some real staying power.”

This, she added, had left people at "their wits' end" and feeling punished – including the person living in a care setting.

For an overthinker like Bridget Jones, texting is all fun and games until it turns into a battle of love-bombing wits.

Like the author, Violet has a genetic condition that means the character dislocates joints and breaks bones easily - so must use her wits and inner strength to help her survive.

A celebrant appeared to conduct the marriage ceremony and, while the surprised guests regathered their wits, Sinead and Michael did a quick costume change.