It is easy to be wise after the event

it's easy to be wise after the event

It is far easier to understand how something bad could have been prevented after it has already occurred. I never would have bought this car if I had known it needed so much work done to it. Well, it's easier to be wise after the event.

It is easy to be wise after the event.

Prov. After you see the consequences of a decision, it is easy to tell if the decision was good, but it is also too late, since the consequences have already happened. Jill: I should never have invited Aunt Betsy to stay with me; I haven't had a peaceful moment since she got here. Jane: Well, it's easy to be wise after the event.

词组	It is easy to be wise after the event
释义	It is easy to be wise after the event it's easy to be wise after the event It is far easier to understand how something bad could have been prevented after it has already occurred. I never would have bought this car if I had known it needed so much work done to it. Well, it's easier to be wise after the event. See also: after, easy, event, wise Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. It is easy to be wise after the event. Prov. After you see the consequences of a decision, it is easy to tell if the decision was good, but it is also too late, since the consequences have already happened. Jill: I should never have invited Aunt Betsy to stay with me; I haven't had a peaceful moment since she got here. Jane: Well, it's easy to be wise after the event. See also: after, easy, event, wise McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: be wise after the event it's easy to be wise after the event make (something) clear (to one) make clear to pave the way pave the way (for someone or something) pave the way for coating go into detail go into detail(s)
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