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Connaissance et Compréhension - Logique & Sagesse

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant la logique et la sagesse avec des exemples comme 'tenir la route' et 'parler raison'.

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horse sense

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

bon sens, sens pratique

bon sens, sens pratique

Ex: Sometimes , all you need is a little horse sense to find a solution .Parfois, tout ce dont vous avez besoin est un peu de **bon sens** pour trouver une solution.
to [hold] water

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

tenir la route

tenir la route

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

a person's ability to learn or understand something

matière grise, substance grise

matière grise, substance grise

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Les idées créatives de l'équipe démontrent leur **matière grise** exceptionnelle.
mother wit

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

sagesse naturelle, intelligence innée

sagesse naturelle, intelligence innée

Ex: She relied on her mother wit to navigate the complexities of the corporate world .Elle s'est appuyée sur son **bon sens naturel** pour naviguer dans les complexités du monde des entreprises.
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

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

casquette de réflexion, bonnet à idées

casquette de réflexion, bonnet à idées

Ex: The team pull on their thinking caps to analyze market trends and develop a forward-thinking business plan for the upcoming year .L'équipe met ses **casquettes de réflexion** pour analyser les tendances du marché et élaborer un plan d'affaires prospectif pour l'année à venir.
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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