Kunskap och Visdom - Dåraktighet
Upptäck hur engelska ordspråk som "a fool's bolt is soon shot" och "small things please little minds" skildrar dårskap på engelska.
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used to warn that excessive drinking impairs a person's judgment and ability to think clearly
när vinet är inne är vettet ute
used to imply that a foolish person can have more knowledge in their own area of expertise than a wise person who is unfamiliar with that area
en dåre vet mer i sitt eget hus än en vis man i ett annat
used to imply that some people may ask questions without thinking deeply, while a wise person considers the subject matter before responding
en dåre kan ställa fler frågor på en timme än vad en vis man kan svara på på sju år
used to imply that a foolish person acts quickly without much thought or consideration
en dårbult skjuts snart
used to imply that it is generally unwise for someone to act as their own advocate or counselor in matters that require objectivity and specialized knowledge
en advokat som företräder sig själv har en dåre för en klient
used to suggest that wise individuals make practical choices by considering various factors and avoiding unnecessary risks, while fools may make hasty or unwise decisions
dårar bygger hus och visa män bor i dem
used to imply that someone is completely ignorant or uneducated
känner inte B från en battledore
used to emphasize that people have varying levels of intelligence, knowledge, or common sense
used to imply that a person's actions and behavior are a better indicator of their intelligence or lack thereof than their words or appearance
used to imply that there are always gullible or naive people who can be easily deceived or taken advantage of by others
det föds en soss varje minut
used to suggest that an older person who behaves foolishly is especially deserving of criticism for not having learned from their past experiences
det finns ingen dåre som en gammal dåre
used to imply that young people tend to underestimate the wisdom and experience of older people, while older people are aware of the shortcomings and lack of experience of younger people
Unga människor tror att gamla människor är idioter, men gamla människor vet att unga människor är idioter
used to suggest that the quality of a question influences the quality of the answer, and that a poorly thought-out or irrelevant question is unlikely to result in a useful answer
ställ en dum fråga och få ett dumt svar
used to imply that dishonest and foolish people often create conflict and division in society, as both intentionally or unintentionally are enemies of truth
used to imply that people with limited intellect or imagination find satisfaction in small and trivial things, while those with greater intelligence seek more meaningful experiences
små saker snälla små sinnen
used to imply that people tend to imitate the actions of others, especially those they admire or consider as role models, without necessarily understanding the reasons behind those actions
apa ser apa gör
used to imply that a single foolish action can have significant and sometimes irreversible consequences that may require much effort and wisdom to fix
en dåre kan kasta en sten i en brunn som hundra visa män inte kan dra ut