Kennis en Begrip - Logica en Wijsheid

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over logica en wijsheid met voorbeelden zoals 'houdbaar zijn' en 'zinvol praten'.

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding

horse sense

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gezond verstand, praktisch inzicht

Ex: Sometimes , all you need is a little horse sense to find a solution .

Soms is alles wat je nodig hebt een beetje gezond verstand om een oplossing te vinden.

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to hold water

[Zinsdeel]

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

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

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gray matter

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

grijze stof, verstand

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.

De creatieve ideeën van het team tonen hun uitzonderlijke grijze stof.

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mother wit

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

natuurlijke wijsheid, aangeboren intelligentie

Ex: She relied on her mother wit to navigate the complexities of the corporate world .

Ze vertrouwde op haar natuurlijke verstand om de complexiteit van de zakelijke wereld te navigeren.

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against one's better judgment

[Zinsdeel]

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.

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to talk sense

[Zinsdeel]

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

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

denkpet, ideeënhoed

Ex: The team pull on their thinking caps to analyze market trends and develop a forward-thinking business plan for the upcoming year .

Het team zet hun denkhoeden op om markttrends te analyseren en een vooruitstrevend bedrijfsplan te ontwikkelen voor het komende jaar.

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to take leave of one's senses

[Zinsdeel]

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.

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an old head on young shoulders

[Zinsdeel]

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.

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wise beyond one's years

[Zinsdeel]

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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Kennis en Begrip
Knowledge	Logica en Wijsheid	Bewustzijn of Onbewustzijn	Nieuws en Informatie
Ignorance	Understanding	Gebrek aan begrip	Afwezigheid van Begrip
Realization	Herinneren	Vergeten	Expertise
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