Expressions (A–Z)
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Wise in his own eyes/ clever in his own conceit
Figuratively: a person who thinks himself wise.
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Wise in words but not in deeds
See: "Do not be wise in words, but be wise in deeds."
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Wise man of "What has changed?"/ Wise Guy of Ma Nishtanah
A nickname for someone who does not excel in wisdom or originality.
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Wise Men of Chelm
Figuratively: fools who made a gross mistake, or fools who consider themselves w...
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Wise to Do Evil/ cunning/ "intelligent to do evil"
A wise man uses his wisdom to do evil things.
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Wise When He Wants/ wise when he chooses/ "might be a scholar if he wanted"
A person with great intellectual potential who reveals his wisdom only when he c...
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Wise-hearted/ wise/ sensible
A wise man. A man with a sense of understanding.
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Wiser than anyone
See: “the wisest of all people.”
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Wishes to honor him
Wants to honor him. Wants his well-being. Figuratively: wants to give him prefer...
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Withhold from him
To withhold from him.
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