presence of mind

presence of mind  {n. phr.}
Effective and quick decision-making ability in times of crisis.
When Jimmy fell into the river, his father had the presence of mind to dive in after him and save him from drowning.
Categories: noun
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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