wisdom

Related to wisdom: Book of Wisdom

cut (one's) wisdom teeth

To reach an age or state of maturity. I think that we should hire an older, more experienced candidate, one who has already cut her wisdom teeth.

experience is the father of wisdom

proverb Most wisdom is gained by experiencing different things (compared to acquiring knowledge through schooling or other means). A few years ago, I couldn't even get behind the wheel without having panic attacks, but, with practice, I'm much calmer and can drive with no problems. Experience is the father of wisdom after all.

See also: experience, father, of, wisdom

experience is the mother of wisdom

See also: experience, mother, of, wisdom

in (one's) (infinite) wisdom

Used ironically when describing one's action or decision that the speaker thinks was particularly stupid or ill advised. The management, in their infinite wisdom, decided to cut employees' benefits while demanding that they work even longer hours.

nugget of wisdom

A particular or singular thing that someone has written or said which is especially wise, sagacious, or informative. Can also be used sarcastically to imply that what is said is banal, useless, or uninformative. My uncle loves to give advice, and he's never short of little nuggets of wisdom whenever we go to visit him. Thanks for that nugget of wisdom, Jeff. I'm sure sunbathing tips will really come in handy in Iceland!

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

thank you for those pearls of wisdom

Thank you for that piece of valuable advice. The phrase is sometimes used sarcastically. Thank you for those pearls of wisdom, Grandma. I think you're right, I have to find a more fulfilling job. Thanks you for those pearls of wisdom, buddy, but your suggestion is ridiculous.

See also: of, pearl, thank, those, wisdom

the conventional wisdom

Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. The conventional wisdom says to feed a cold and starve a fever, but that doesn't reflect current medical practice.

the received wisdom

Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. The received wisdom says to feed a cold and starve a fever, but that doesn't reflect current medical practice.

worldly wisdom

Knowledge gained from experience and everyday life. My dad never finished college, but he has much more worldly wisdom than I do, as a perpetual student.

Experience is the father of wisdom,

and Experience is the mother of wisdom.

Prov. The more that happens to you, the more you will learn. I never understood why supervisors got so frustrated with me until I became a supervisor and got frustrated with my subordinates. Experience was definitely the mother of wisdom, in my case.

See also: experience, father, of, wisdom

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

conventional wisdom

A widely held belief on which most people act. For example, According to conventional wisdom, an incumbent nearly always wins more votes than a new candidate . This term was invented by John Kenneth Galbraith, who used it in The Affluent Society (1958) to describe economic ideas that are familiar, predictable, and therefore accepted by the general public. Today it is used in any context where public opinion has considerable influence on the course of events.

a pearl of wisdom

If you describe something that someone has said or written as a pearl of wisdom, you mean that it sounds very wise or helpful. I tried to attract the attention of a passing waitress and waited for Josh's next pearl of wisdom. We here in Arkansas are always so grateful for all the pearls of wisdom that may fall from Mr. Greenberg's lips. Note: People usually use this expression humorously, to suggest that in fact they think the person is saying something very obvious, boring or silly.

See also: of, pearl, wisdom

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

in someone's wisdom

used ironically to suggest that an action is not well judged.

1992 Rugby World & Post In their wisdom Ciaran Fitzgerald and his selectors decided to dispense with the incumbent, Rob Saunders , and bring Aherne back for his thirteenth Irish cap.

pearls of ˈwisdom

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

See also: of, pearl, wisdom

conventional/received ˈwisdom

the view or belief that most people have: Conventional wisdom has it that riots only ever happen in big cities.The term conventional wisdom was first used by the economist John Kenneth Galbraith in his book The Affluent Society.

See also: conventional, received, wisdom

in your, his, etc. (infinite) ˈwisdom

used when you are saying that you do not understand why somebody has done something: The government in its wisdom has decided to support the ban.

conventional wisdom, the

What the majority believe and act upon. The term was coined by the American economist John Kenneth Galbraith in The Affluent Society (1958), in which he so described economic views that are familiar, predictable, and therefore generally accepted. It was soon transferred to other areas in which public opinion plays an important role in influencing events. It has just about replaced the now virtually obsolete cliché, climate of opinion.

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:

be long in the tooth
long in the tooth
drop (one's) teeth
drop one’s teeth
drop teeth
hell's teeth
sink one's teeth into, to
grit one's teeth, to
cast in (one's) teeth
cast something in someone's teeth

References in periodicals archive

The scale needs to be larger than thirty years ago, for liberating wisdom is now even more important to the church's service to the free course of the gospel.

For the sake of liberating wisdom: the near-future of theological education

Again saith Eternal Wisdom. These sacred things of my divine wisdom which are made manifest in the sacred pages of my Eternal holiness & truth, which I myself have caused to be presented to you.

The "Golden Wheel"

In 2017, her daughter Saige received opioids from a dentist to help manage her pain after removing her wisdom teeth.

Opioid Crisis Grows With Every Wisdom Tooth Removed

"Wisdom of spiritual Masters like Late Guru Swami Pragyananand ji is a heritage of entire humanity.

'Simplicity & Wisdom' authored by Dinesh Shahra launched in presence of Swami Omanand Saraswati

He has 12 published books to his credit on the subject including: folklore, folk wisdom, traditional ecological knowledge, environmental Issues, community based disaster risk reduction and management, social mobilization and change.

Speakers discuss folk wisdom, natural communication at Lok Virsa

'We'll pray for Nigeria, for our leaders at all levels, that God will give us wisdom and multiply the resources and in His mysterious ways, God will continue to meet the expectations of our people, especially those still struggling and may not even be able to afford what we are about to eat,' Dogara said.

Dogara hosts Reps to iftar dinner Calls for sustained prayers against security, economic challenges

To illustrate the validity of the free classification approach, researchers have explored concepts and types of wisdom using hierarchical cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling analysis.

A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF THE WISE PERSONALITY: A FREE CLASSIFICATION APPROACH

Wisdom, meanwhile, said he will "return to Liverpool and see what happens".

Derby hope for Wisdom in signing

Founded in 1875, Wisdom has been privately owned and operated by five consecutive generations of the Wisdom family and is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois.

H.B. Fuller Company acquires Wisdom worldwide adhesives

Target: Wisdom Worldwide Adhesives/industrial adhesives business

Deal snapshot: HB FULLER ACQUIRES PACKAGING ADHESIVES FIRM WISDOM WORLDWIDE FOR USD 122M

Fuller Acquires Packaging Adhesives Firm Wisdom Worldwide for USD 122m

H.B. Fuller Acquires Packaging Adhesives Firm Wisdom Worldwide for USD 122m

LIVERPOOL defender Andre Wisdom sealed a season-long loan move to Red Bull Salzburg.

Wisdom seals loan move to Salzburg

First tagged in 1956, Wisdom has since become very special to bird-lovers everywhere.

Wisdom, The Oldest Mother Albatross

Suzanne Morton, Wisdom, Justice, and Charity: Canadian Social Welfare Through the Life of Jane B.

Suzanne Morton, Wisdom, Justice, and Charity: Canadian Social Welfare Through the Life of Jane B. Wisdom, 1884-1975

词组	wisdom
释义	wisdom Related to wisdom: Book of Wisdom cut (one's) wisdom teeth To reach an age or state of maturity. I think that we should hire an older, more experienced candidate, one who has already cut her wisdom teeth. See also: cut, teeth, wisdom experience is the father of wisdom proverb Most wisdom is gained by experiencing different things (compared to acquiring knowledge through schooling or other means). A few years ago, I couldn't even get behind the wheel without having panic attacks, but, with practice, I'm much calmer and can drive with no problems. Experience is the father of wisdom after all. See also: experience, father, of, wisdom experience is the mother of wisdom proverb Most wisdom is gained by experiencing different things (compared to acquiring knowledge through schooling or other means). A few years ago, I couldn't even get behind the wheel without having panic attacks, but, with practice, I'm much calmer and can drive with no problems. Experience is the mother of wisdom after all. See also: experience, mother, of, wisdom in (one's) (infinite) wisdom Used ironically when describing one's action or decision that the speaker thinks was particularly stupid or ill advised. The management, in their infinite wisdom, decided to cut employees' benefits while demanding that they work even longer hours. See also: wisdom nugget of wisdom A particular or singular thing that someone has written or said which is especially wise, sagacious, or informative. Can also be used sarcastically to imply that what is said is banal, useless, or uninformative. My uncle loves to give advice, and he's never short of little nuggets of wisdom whenever we go to visit him. Thanks for that nugget of wisdom, Jeff. I'm sure sunbathing tips will really come in handy in Iceland! See also: nugget, 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 thank you for those pearls of wisdom Thank you for that piece of valuable advice. The phrase is sometimes used sarcastically. Thank you for those pearls of wisdom, Grandma. I think you're right, I have to find a more fulfilling job. Thanks you for those pearls of wisdom, buddy, but your suggestion is ridiculous. See also: of, pearl, thank, those, wisdom the conventional wisdom Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. The conventional wisdom says to feed a cold and starve a fever, but that doesn't reflect current medical practice. See also: conventional, wisdom the received wisdom Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. The received wisdom says to feed a cold and starve a fever, but that doesn't reflect current medical practice. See also: received, wisdom worldly wisdom Knowledge gained from experience and everyday life. My dad never finished college, but he has much more worldly wisdom than I do, as a perpetual student. See also: wisdom, worldly Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Experience is the father of wisdom, and Experience is the mother of wisdom. Prov. The more that happens to you, the more you will learn. I never understood why supervisors got so frustrated with me until I became a supervisor and got frustrated with my subordinates. Experience was definitely the mother of wisdom, in my case. See also: experience, father, of, wisdom McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. conventional wisdom A widely held belief on which most people act. For example, According to conventional wisdom, an incumbent nearly always wins more votes than a new candidate . This term was invented by John Kenneth Galbraith, who used it in The Affluent Society (1958) to describe economic ideas that are familiar, predictable, and therefore accepted by the general public. Today it is used in any context where public opinion has considerable influence on the course of events. See also: conventional, wisdom The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a pearl of wisdom If you describe something that someone has said or written as a pearl of wisdom, you mean that it sounds very wise or helpful. I tried to attract the attention of a passing waitress and waited for Josh's next pearl of wisdom. We here in Arkansas are always so grateful for all the pearls of wisdom that may fall from Mr. Greenberg's lips. Note: People usually use this expression humorously, to suggest that in fact they think the person is saying something very obvious, boring or silly. See also: of, pearl, wisdom Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. in someone's wisdom used ironically to suggest that an action is not well judged. 1992 Rugby World & Post In their wisdom Ciaran Fitzgerald and his selectors decided to dispense with the incumbent, Rob Saunders , and bring Aherne back for his thirteenth Irish cap. See also: wisdom Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary pearls of ˈwisdom (usually ironic) good advice; wise remarks: They all gathered round her, hoping for some of her pearls of wisdom. See also: of, pearl, wisdom conventional/received ˈwisdom the view or belief that most people have: Conventional wisdom has it that riots only ever happen in big cities.The term conventional wisdom was first used by the economist John Kenneth Galbraith in his book The Affluent Society. See also: conventional, received, wisdom in your, his, etc. (infinite) ˈwisdom used when you are saying that you do not understand why somebody has done something: The government in its wisdom has decided to support the ban. See also: wisdom Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary conventional wisdom, the What the majority believe and act upon. The term was coined by the American economist John Kenneth Galbraith in The Affluent Society (1958), in which he so described economic views that are familiar, predictable, and therefore generally accepted. It was soon transferred to other areas in which public opinion plays an important role in influencing events. It has just about replaced the now virtually obsolete cliché, climate of opinion. See also: conventional 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: be long in the tooth long in the tooth drop (one's) teeth drop one’s teeth drop teeth hell's teeth sink one's teeth into, to grit one's teeth, to cast in (one's) teeth cast something in someone's teeth References in periodicals archive The scale needs to be larger than thirty years ago, for liberating wisdom is now even more important to the church's service to the free course of the gospel. For the sake of liberating wisdom: the near-future of theological education Again saith Eternal Wisdom. These sacred things of my divine wisdom which are made manifest in the sacred pages of my Eternal holiness & truth, which I myself have caused to be presented to you. The "Golden Wheel" In 2017, her daughter Saige received opioids from a dentist to help manage her pain after removing her wisdom teeth. Opioid Crisis Grows With Every Wisdom Tooth Removed "Wisdom of spiritual Masters like Late Guru Swami Pragyananand ji is a heritage of entire humanity. 'Simplicity & Wisdom' authored by Dinesh Shahra launched in presence of Swami Omanand Saraswati He has 12 published books to his credit on the subject including: folklore, folk wisdom, traditional ecological knowledge, environmental Issues, community based disaster risk reduction and management, social mobilization and change. Speakers discuss folk wisdom, natural communication at Lok Virsa 'We'll pray for Nigeria, for our leaders at all levels, that God will give us wisdom and multiply the resources and in His mysterious ways, God will continue to meet the expectations of our people, especially those still struggling and may not even be able to afford what we are about to eat,' Dogara said. Dogara hosts Reps to iftar dinner Calls for sustained prayers against security, economic challenges To illustrate the validity of the free classification approach, researchers have explored concepts and types of wisdom using hierarchical cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling analysis. A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF THE WISE PERSONALITY: A FREE CLASSIFICATION APPROACH Wisdom, meanwhile, said he will "return to Liverpool and see what happens". Derby hope for Wisdom in signing Founded in 1875, Wisdom has been privately owned and operated by five consecutive generations of the Wisdom family and is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. H.B. Fuller Company acquires Wisdom worldwide adhesives Target: Wisdom Worldwide Adhesives/industrial adhesives business Deal snapshot: HB FULLER ACQUIRES PACKAGING ADHESIVES FIRM WISDOM WORLDWIDE FOR USD 122M Fuller Acquires Packaging Adhesives Firm Wisdom Worldwide for USD 122m H.B. Fuller Acquires Packaging Adhesives Firm Wisdom Worldwide for USD 122m LIVERPOOL defender Andre Wisdom sealed a season-long loan move to Red Bull Salzburg. Wisdom seals loan move to Salzburg First tagged in 1956, Wisdom has since become very special to bird-lovers everywhere. Wisdom, The Oldest Mother Albatross Suzanne Morton, Wisdom, Justice, and Charity: Canadian Social Welfare Through the Life of Jane B. Suzanne Morton, Wisdom, Justice, and Charity: Canadian Social Welfare Through the Life of Jane B. Wisdom, 1884-1975
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