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Meanings of quick wit in English

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Usage of quick wit in English
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His quick wit and sense of humour always please the tennis public.
The Art of Lawn Tennis
2
He lacks the quick wit of Reddy Fox and is easily trapped.
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
3
Yet she responded instantly with the quick wit of a clever woman.
Gordon Craig, Soldier of Fortune
4
His usual quick wit was subdued, but he still managed a joke.
The Guardian
5
With the nearness of the warm, friendly nose, his quick wit returned.
The Shagganappi
6
He laughed a lot and had a quick wit which delighted me.
The power of one
7
The TV personality is known for his Bronx accent and quick wit.
Reuters
8
But this Annina is a girl of quick wit and much boldness.
The Bravo: A Tale
9
Then I doubted for a moment; but Harek's quick wit helped me.
King Alfred's Viking: A Story of the First English Fleet
10
Portia dismisses each one, showing her quick wit and ability to reason.
The merchant of venice
11
Then the frenzy fit passed and the quick wit reasserted itself.
The Taming of Red Butte Western
12
Her quick wit saw the blunder she had been betrayed into.
The Indiscretion of the Duchess / Being a Story Concerning Two L...
13
That other woman wouldn't have her quick wit, her easy charm.
The Name of the Wind
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His quick wit prompted a close imitation of their ceremonies and ancient customs.
Darkness and Dawn
15
You are a bold minion and you have a quick wit.
If I Were King
16
Her merry laugh and quick wit always acted upon Duncan like a tonic.
The Last Woman
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United States of America
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