English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding

English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding - Logic & Wisdom

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horse sense
noun
a person's ability to make good judgments and behave sensibly
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to hold water
phrase
(of an argument, theory, etc.) to be believable or supported by evidence
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gray matter
noun
a person’s ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
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mother wit
noun
natural or instinctive intelligence and common sense that comes from personal experience and intuition rather than formal education or training
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against one's better judgment
phrase
used when one does something even though one knows it is not sensible
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to talk sense
phrase
to speak in a clear and reasonable manner
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thinking cap
noun
the mental state of actively engaging in thought or problem-solving, often with an emphasis on creativity or generating ideas
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to take leave of one's senses
phrase
to start thinking or acting in a way that seems foolish
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an old / a wise head on young shoulders
phrase
a young person or a child who talks and behaves like an older or more experienced person would
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wise beyond / for one's years
phrase
exceptionally wise compared to most people at one's age
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