ˌpresence of ˈmind BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
the ability to deal with a dangerous situation calmly and quickly
have the presence of mind to do something
I’m glad she had the presence of mind to take down the car’s registration number.
ˌpresence of ˈmind BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
the ability to deal with a dangerous situation calmly and quickly
have the presence of mind to do something
I’m glad she had the presence of mind to take down the car’s registration number.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012