COME TO ONE'S SENSES
come to one's senses: translation
come to one's senses
to begin thinking sensibly. •
I'm glad he finally came to his senses and went on to college.
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I wish you would come to your senses and look for a better job.
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{v. phr.} 1. Become conscious again; wake up. * /The boxer was knocked out and did not come to his senses for several minutes./ * /The doctors gave Tom an anesthetic before his operation; then the doctor took out Tom's appendix before he came to his senses./ Compare: COME TO(1). 2. To think clearly; behave as usual or as you should; act sensibly. * /A boy threw a snowball at me and before I could come to my senses he ran away./ * /Don't act so foolishly. Come to your senses!/ Contrast: OUT OF ONE'S HEAD.