Knowledge & Understanding - Logic & Wisdom
Explore English idioms regarding logic and wisdom with examples like "hold water" and "talk sense".
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to hold water
(of an argument, theory, etc.) to be believable or supported by evidence
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Sign inmother wit
natural or instinctive intelligence and common sense that comes from personal experience and intuition rather than formal education or training
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Sign inagainst one's better judgment
used when one does something even though one knows it is not sensible
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Sign inthinking cap
the mental state of actively engaging in thought or problem-solving, often with an emphasis on creativity or generating ideas
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Sign into take leave of one's senses
to start thinking or acting in a way that seems foolish
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Sign in an old head on young shoulders
a young person or a child who talks and behaves like an older or more experienced person would
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