pearls of wisdom

pearl of wisdom

A piece of valuable advice. The phrase is sometimes used sarcastically. The old woman shared her pearls of wisdom with the struggling teen, in the hopes of making him feel better. Thanks for the pearl of wisdom, buddy, but your suggestion is ridiculous.
See also: of, pearl, wisdom
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pearls of ˈwisdom

(usually ironic) good advice; wise remarks: They all gathered round her, hoping for some of her pearls of wisdom.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

pearls of wisdom

Brilliant sayings or precepts. This phrase, which dates from the late 1800s, is often used sarcastically. The Daily Chronicle had it on December 12, 1907: “The gramophonist will redistribute the pearls of wisdom which have fallen from the lips of great Unionist statesmen to crowds of admiring villagers.”
See also: of, pearl, wisdom
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • a pearl of wisdom
  • (one) will be lucky
  • (one) would be lucky
  • (one) should be so lucky
  • take (something) under consideration
  • (I) would if I could
  • take under advisement
  • advisement
  • take (something) under advisement
  • barrel of fun
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