Expressions (A–Z)
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Silence is good for the wise, and all the more so for fools
Silence helps the wise, and certainly helps fools as well. A proverb in praise o...
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The sages have already preceded you; the rabbis have already preceded you./ our Rabbis have long anticipated (preceded) you
The Sages had already dealt with this subject before you; it has already been th...
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The spirit of the sages is not pleased with him
The sages are not pleased with his conduct, even though from a legal standpoint...
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Wise as a Father, Yet Young in Years
A very wise or learned person who is still young in age.
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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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