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Ways to Say "in moments like" in English
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In moments like this, we must be about our wits.
It means people should stay alert and think clearly because the situation may be dangerous.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 2
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says people should stay alert in a dangerous moment.
Usage Scenario
Use this in serious or formal speech about danger. It sounds old-fashioned or literary, so it may not fit everyday casual English.
Better ways to say it
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In moments like this, we must be about our wits.
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We must keep our wits about us.
3
Stay alert in moments like this.
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