pit one's wits

動詞

頻度副詞前置詞「against」共起

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

日本語の意味

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。

意味（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

（ participle present ）

pitted one's wits

（ participle past ）

pitted one's wits

（ past ）