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

[nom]

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

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.

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to hold water

[Phrase]

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

tenir la route

Ex: The detective 's theory didhold water when all the facts were considered .

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gray matter

[nom]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

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.

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mother wit

[nom]

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

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.

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against one's better judgment

[Phrase]

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

Ex: She chose to confront the issue against her better judgment, believing it was the right thing to do .

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to talk sense

[Phrase]

to speak in a clear and reasonable manner

Ex: When discussing important matters, it's crucial to talk sense and avoid emotional responses.

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thinking cap

[nom]

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

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.

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to take leave of one's senses

[Phrase]

to start thinking or acting in a way that seems foolish

Ex: I do n't know what got into her when she said those outrageous things ; it 's like took leave of her senses.

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an old head on young shoulders

[Phrase]

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 an old head on young shoulders.

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wise beyond one's years

[Phrase]

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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