Conoscenza e Comprensione - Logica & Saggezza

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti la logica e la saggezza con esempi come 'reggere' e 'parlare sensato'.

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horse sense

[sostantivo]

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

buon senso, senso pratico

Ex: Sometimes , all you need is a little horse sense to find a solution .A volte, tutto ciò di cui hai bisogno è un po' di **buon senso** per trovare una soluzione.

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to hold water

[Frase]

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

tenere la strada

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

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gray matter

[sostantivo]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

materia grigia, sostanza grigia

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Le idee creative del team dimostrano la loro eccezionale **materia grigia**.

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mother wit

[sostantivo]

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

saggezza naturale, intelligenza innata

Ex: She relied on her mother wit to navigate the complexities of the corporate world .Si è affidata al suo **buon senso naturale** per navigare nelle complessità del mondo aziendale.

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against one's better judgment

[Frase]

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

contro il mio buon senso, contro ogni logica

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

[Frase]

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

[sostantivo]

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

cappello pensante, berretto delle idee

Ex: The team pull on their thinking caps to analyze market trends and develop a forward-thinking business plan for the upcoming year .La squadra indossa i suoi **cappelli pensanti** per analizzare le tendenze del mercato e sviluppare un piano aziendale lungimirante per l'anno prossimo.

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to take leave of one's senses

[Frase]

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

[Frase]

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

[Frase]

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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