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What is the origin of the idiom at wits end?

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How do you use at wits end in a sentence?

You need the possessive apostrophe in the word wits' because you are at the end of your wits. I am at my wits' end to figure a way to make you do your work!


What does the term wits end means?

What does the word wits mean


When did The Cross-Wits end?

The Cross-Wits ended in 1987.


Three cobblers with their wits combined equal Zhuge Liang the master mind?

It's an idiom not a question.


Where does the saying ''I'm at my wits end'' come from?

'I'm at my Wits End' comes from 'Keep your wits about you' meaning to keep focus, concentration and strength. Therefore to be at your wits end is to have run out of wits, running out of focus, attention, patience and strength.


What is the origin of the name of 'Wits' University?

Wits University is a shortened version of the full name of the institution known as the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.


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