pit one's wits

Verb

often with 'against'

(often with 'against') To engage in a test of mental skill.

Japanese Meaning

知恵比べをする / 知恵を試す、知力を競う

When solving cryptic crosswords, it's thrilling to pit one's wits against the clues.

難解なクロスワードを解くとき、手がかりに対して知恵を試すのはわくわくする。

Sense（1）

(often with 'against') To engage in a test of mental skill.

We must pit our wits against our enemy and find a way to defeat him.

pits one's wits

（ present singular third-person ）

pitting one's wits

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pitted one's wits

（ participle past ）

pitted one's wits

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