"wit" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

wit sustantivo

sustantivo + wit

Kolokacji: 6

rapier wit • acid wit • De Wit • Antoni Wit • trademark wit • ...

wit + verbo

Kolokacji: 4

wit makes • wit comes • wit helps • wit begins

verbo + wit

Kolokacji: 17

keep one's wits • use one's wits • lose one's wits • match wits • know for one's wit • ...

Kolokacji: 6

Grup znaczeniowych: 4

Kolokacji: 6

(2) use, display, show, give

Kolokacji: 4

(3) lose, miss, regain

Kolokacji: 3

(4) know, live, need, rely

Kolokacji: 4

1. know for one's wit = wiedzieć dla czyjś poczucie humoru know for one's wit

Known for his dry wit and work ethic, in later years he became the only federal judge who worked without a clerk.
She was known for her wit and humor, as her son later would be.
Marshall was known for his quick wit and a good sense of humor.
He was an excellent speaker and known for his wit.
She had a wide social circle and was known for her wit and good company.
He was also known for his quick wit and nasty sense of humor.
He became known for his wit and ability to hold an audience captive.
He is known for his dry wit and shaved head.
His works are also known for their wit and strong dialogue.
In company he was known for his wit, which could often be cruel.

2. live by one's wits = przeżyć dzięki sprytowi, zarabiać na życie dzięki sprytowi live by one's wits

3. need one's wits = potrzeba czyjś dowcipy need one's wits

4. rely on one's wits = opierać się czyjś dowcipy rely on one's wits

adjetivo + wit

Kolokacji: 57

quick wit • dry wit • sharp wit • sly wit • great wit • ...

preposición + wit

Kolokacji: 12

to wit • of wit • with wit • for one's wit • out of one's wits • ...

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