- in someone's wisdom
- used ironically to suggest that someone's action is ill judged: in their wisdom they decided to dispense with him.→ wisdom
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in someone's wisdom — used ironically to suggest that an action is not well judged in their wisdom they decided to dispense with him * * * in someone s (infinite) wisdom used in an ironic way to say that someone has made a foolish choice or decision He decided, in his … Useful english dictionary
wisdom — noun 1》 the quality of being wise. 2》 the body of knowledge and experience that develops within a specified society or period. Phrases in someone s wisdom used ironically to suggest that someone s action is ill judged: in their wisdom they… … English new terms dictionary
wisdom — wis|dom [ wızdəm ] noun uncount ** 1. ) the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience: The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage, wisdom, and flexibility. 2. ) knowledge that you have gained over a long period: the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wisdom */*/ — UK [ˈwɪzdəm] / US noun [uncountable] 1) the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage and wisdom. 2) knowledge that you have gained over a long period the fount of all wisdom… … English dictionary
Wisdom — The primary source of this very interesting and long established surname is the Olde English pre 7th Century wisdom , wisdom, learning, originally given as a nickname to a wise or learned person, or in some cases, to someone suspected of being… … Surnames reference
wisdom — wis|dom [ˈwızdəm] n [U] [: Old English; Origin: wis; WISE1] 1.) good sense and judgment, based especially on your experience of life ▪ a man of great wisdom question/doubt the wisdom of (doing) sth ▪ Local people are questioning the wisdom of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
wisdom — noun (U) 1 good sense and judgment, based especially on your experience of life: a man of great wisdom | question the wisdom of formal (=say that you think something is not sensible): I would question the wisdom of lending him such a large amount … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Wisdom, Montana — Infobox Settlement official name = Wisdom, Montana settlement type = CDP nickname = motto = imagesize = 250px image caption = Wisdom in April 1942 image image mapsize = 250px map caption = Location of Wisdom, Montana mapsize1 = map caption1 =… … Wikipedia
wisdom — [ˈwɪzdəm] noun [U] the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage and wisdom.[/ex] • in his/her/their wisdom humorous used for emphasizing that you do not understand why… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
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