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Conocimiento y Comprensión - Lógica & Sabiduría

Explora modismos en inglés sobre lógica y sabiduría con ejemplos como 'aguantar agua' y 'hablar con sentido'.

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horse sense
horse sense
[Sustantivo]

a person's ability to make good judgments and behave sensibly

sentido común, criterio

sentido común, criterio

Ex: Sometimes , all you need is a little horse sense to find a solution .A veces, todo lo que necesitas es un poco de **sentido común** para encontrar una solución.
to [hold] water

(of an argument, theory, etc.) to be believable or supported by evidence

tener sentido

tener sentido

Ex: The detective's theory didn't hold water when all the facts were considered.
gray matter
gray matter
[Sustantivo]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

materia gris, sustancia gris

materia gris, sustancia gris

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Las ideas creativas del equipo demuestran su excepcional **materia gris**.
mother wit
mother wit
[Sustantivo]

natural or instinctive intelligence and common sense that comes from personal experience and intuition rather than formal education or training

sabiduría natural, inteligencia innata

sabiduría natural, inteligencia innata

Ex: She relied on her mother wit to navigate the complexities of the corporate world .Ella confió en su **sabiduría innata** para navegar por las complejidades del mundo corporativo.
against {one's} better judgment

used when one does something even though one knows it is not sensible

Ex: She chose to confront the issue head-on against her better judgment, believing it was the right thing to do.
to [talk] sense

to speak in a clear and reasonable manner

Ex: When discussing important matters, it's crucial to talk sense and avoid emotional responses.
thinking cap
thinking cap
[Sustantivo]

the mental state of actively engaging in thought or problem-solving, often with an emphasis on creativity or generating ideas

gorra de pensar, sombrero de ideas

gorra de pensar, sombrero de ideas

Ex: The team pull on their thinking caps to analyze market trends and develop a forward-thinking business plan for the upcoming year .El equipo se pone sus **gorros de pensar** para analizar las tendencias del mercado y desarrollar un plan de negocios visionario para el próximo año.
to [take] leave of {one's} senses

to start thinking or acting in a way that seems foolish

Ex: I don't know what got into her when she said those outrageous things; it's like she took leave of her senses.
(an old|a wise) head on young shoulders

a young person or a child who talks and behaves like an older or more experienced person would

Ex: His calm and composed demeanor during the crisis showed that he possesses an old head on young shoulders.
wise (beyond|for) {one's} years

exceptionally wise compared to most people at one's age

Ex: The professor was impressed by the student's essay, noting that it showed wisdom for his years.
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