wiser

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be none the wiser

1. To not be aware of something (typically because others have kept it a secret). I came in after curfew last night, but it's OK because I was so quiet that my parents are none the wiser.

2. To not understand something, even after receiving explanations and information about it. My tutor has explained the quadratic equation to me many times, but I'm still none the wiser.

See also: none, wiser

no one will be (any) the wiser

No one will notice (that something has been done). The phrase especially refers to a lack of notice of some act that is mischievous, illegal, or unethical. Come have a cigarette with us! Just eat some mints, then wash your hands and face and no one will be any the wiser! No one will be the wiser if you leave out a few of the ingredients.

none the wiser

1. Completely unaware of something (typically because others have kept it a secret). I know you're not supposed to take the car out while your parents are gone, but just fill up the tank before they come back and they'll be none the wiser.

2. Unable to understand or comprehend something, especially after receiving information or explanations about it. He explained it to me many times, but his lesson left me none the wiser. I've read the manual twice, but I'm still none the wiser as to how this is supposed to work.

See also: none, wiser

sadder but wiser

Knowledgeable or experienced after having gone through something unpleasant or unfortunate. We came through the economic disaster sadder but wiser, hopefully better prepared for such disasters in the future. I left the dinner sadder but wiser, understanding just how entrenched her family's bigotry still is.

none the wiser

not knowing any more in spite of events or exposure to facts. I was none the wiser about black holes after the lecture. It was a complete waste of time. Anne tried to explain the situation tactfully to Bob, but in the end, he was none the wiser.

See also: none, wiser

sadder but wiser

Cliché unhappy but knowledgeable [about someone or something--after an unpleasant event]. After the accident, I was sadder but wiser, and would never make the same mistake again. We left the meeting sadder but wiser, knowing that we could not ever come to an agreement with Becky's aunt.

none the wiser

Knowing no more than before, as in He tried to explain the tax structure, but in the end I was none the wiser. [Early 1800s]

See also: none, wiser

sadder but wiser

Unhappy but having learned from one's mistakes, as in Sadder but wiser, she's never going near poison ivy again. The pairing of these two adjectives was first recorded in Samuel Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798).

be none (or not any) the wiser

know no more than before.

See also: none, wiser

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

be none the ˈwiser/ˈno wiser

not be any the ˈwiser

1 not understand something, even after it has been explained to you: I’ve read the instructions, but I’m still none the wiser.
2 not know or find out about something bad that somebody has done: If you put the money back, no one will be any the wiser.

sadder and/but wiser

Enlightened by an unfortunate experience; learning from one’s mistakes. The pairing of these two thoughts appears in the concluding stanza of Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798): “He went like one that hath been stunned,/And is of sense forlorn:/A sadder and a wiser man,/He rose the morrow morn.”

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释义	wiser Related to wiser: dictionary be none the wiser 1. To not be aware of something (typically because others have kept it a secret). I came in after curfew last night, but it's OK because I was so quiet that my parents are none the wiser. 2. To not understand something, even after receiving explanations and information about it. My tutor has explained the quadratic equation to me many times, but I'm still none the wiser. See also: none, wiser no one will be (any) the wiser No one will notice (that something has been done). The phrase especially refers to a lack of notice of some act that is mischievous, illegal, or unethical. Come have a cigarette with us! Just eat some mints, then wash your hands and face and no one will be any the wiser! No one will be the wiser if you leave out a few of the ingredients. See also: no, one, will, wiser none the wiser 1. Completely unaware of something (typically because others have kept it a secret). I know you're not supposed to take the car out while your parents are gone, but just fill up the tank before they come back and they'll be none the wiser. 2. Unable to understand or comprehend something, especially after receiving information or explanations about it. He explained it to me many times, but his lesson left me none the wiser. I've read the manual twice, but I'm still none the wiser as to how this is supposed to work. See also: none, wiser sadder but wiser Knowledgeable or experienced after having gone through something unpleasant or unfortunate. We came through the economic disaster sadder but wiser, hopefully better prepared for such disasters in the future. I left the dinner sadder but wiser, understanding just how entrenched her family's bigotry still is. See also: but, sad, wiser Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. none the wiser not knowing any more in spite of events or exposure to facts. I was none the wiser about black holes after the lecture. It was a complete waste of time. Anne tried to explain the situation tactfully to Bob, but in the end, he was none the wiser. See also: none, wiser sadder but wiser Cliché unhappy but knowledgeable [about someone or something--after an unpleasant event]. After the accident, I was sadder but wiser, and would never make the same mistake again. We left the meeting sadder but wiser, knowing that we could not ever come to an agreement with Becky's aunt. See also: but, sad, wiser McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. none the wiser Knowing no more than before, as in He tried to explain the tax structure, but in the end I was none the wiser. [Early 1800s] See also: none, wiser sadder but wiser Unhappy but having learned from one's mistakes, as in Sadder but wiser, she's never going near poison ivy again. The pairing of these two adjectives was first recorded in Samuel Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798). See also: but, sad, wiser The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. be none (or not any) the wiser know no more than before. See also: none, wiser Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary be none the ˈwiser/ˈno wiser , not be any the ˈwiser 1 not understand something, even after it has been explained to you: I’ve read the instructions, but I’m still none the wiser. 2 not know or find out about something bad that somebody has done: If you put the money back, no one will be any the wiser. See also: no, none, wiser Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary sadder and/but wiser Enlightened by an unfortunate experience; learning from one’s mistakes. The pairing of these two thoughts appears in the concluding stanza of Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798): “He went like one that hath been stunned,/And is of sense forlorn:/A sadder and a wiser man,/He rose the morrow morn.” See also: and, but, sad, wiser The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: be none the wiser be none the wiser/no wiser watch for watch for (someone or something) look out for look out for (someone or something) sadder but wiser sticking point a sticking point clear the atmosphere References in periodicals archive We are responding to this rapidly changing market with a new range of future-proof solutions, under the Wiser brand, which are set to simplify the home living experience." Schneider Electric Introduces Award-Winning AvatarOn and Wiser to the United Arab Emirates In response, the Wiser initiative is starting a volunteer mentoring programme for young students, answering questions and giving careers advice. Female engineers tackle sustainability and gender imbalance in UAE Dr Rujuta Parlikar, MBBS, WISER Program, Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India. Feasibility and Clinical Utility of High-definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Persistent Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Don Keating, vice president of business development at TECAT Performance Systems, said, 'The WISER 4000 offers a number of features that make it a faster, more flexible, and reliable tool for a wide range of applications, whether it's monitoring strain in automotive flex plates, measuring in-flight torque and horsepower data on experimental aircraft, or being used as input conditioning for analogue sensors. TECAT Performance Systems starts shipping new WISER 4000 Far from the fluff that can be found in both self-improvement and business strategy genres, "Wiser" reads more like an academic paper than something you breeze through on your lunch hour. The more the merrier? The event will see the WAVE WISER team giving out information and engaging with the public and female business owners as part of the 'Let's Talk about' campaign. Staff take to the road to highlight gender pay issues Featuring female executives and leaders from around the globe, the Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (Wiser) Forum underscored women's growing contributions to climate change solutions and green growth, as well as the tremendous opportunities now available to female graduates and young professionals. Women in sustainability come together Wiser Health helps employees evaluate options based on data about the comparative effectiveness of treatments, use of the treatment options locally by physicians and patients, cost, coverage and personal preferences about care. WiserTogether Teams with Best Doctors "We are very grateful for PPG's donation, which helps WISER continue to provide experiences for undergraduate women that will positively influence their pursuit of STEMM-related majors and careers," said Shannon B. PPG makes donation to WISER program 10 January 2014 -- California-based financial services firm Wiser Capital has announced a structured deal with Sandler O'Neill. Wiser Capital, Sandler O'Neill ink structured deal for solar projects RATING: 3/5 THE RIFLES: None The Wiser AROUND since 2006, The Rifles fit as perfectly into 2014's guitar-rock landscape as they would have done in the RIFLES: None The Wiser AROUND since 2006, The Rifles fit as perfectly into 2014's guitar-rock landscape as they would have done in the BritPop boom of the late 1990s. albums The National Library of Medicine's WISER for Windows 4.5 is now available. WISER for Windows 4.5 Now Available WISER "I am probably one more serious injury away from calling it a day so I have to take every precaution to make sure it doesn't happen again. I feared I was finished; DAZ CROCK SHOCK ST MIRREN McGregor beats injury hell Perrino, a past-President of Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources (WISER), has been re-appointed to the Board of that organization. Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, Named to Two Boards in Northern Virginia
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