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(to be too wise or well-taught (to do something): She should know better at her age!; He should have known better than to trust them.) είμαι αρκετά μυαλωμένος (για να μην κάνω κάτι)
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wise up (to something) — ˌwise ˈup (to sth) derived (informal) to become aware of the unpleasant truth about a situation Main entry: ↑wisederived … Useful english dictionary
it would be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion … Useful english dictionary
it might be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion … Useful english dictionary
someone would be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion … Useful english dictionary
someone might be wise to do something — it/someone/ would/might/be wise to do something phrase used for suggesting what should be done It might be wise to keep an eye on your son. You’d be wise to pay more attention. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestion … Useful english dictionary
wise — wise1 [ waız ] adjective ** a wise person is able to make good choices and decisions because they have a lot of experience: Sally is a wise and cautious woman. the wise old men of the village a. a wise action or decision is sensible and shows… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wise — wise1 S3 [waız] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(decision/idea etc)¦ 2¦(person)¦ 3 be none the wiser/not be any the wiser 4 get/be wise to somebody/something 5 wise guy 6 be wise after the event ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [: Old English; Origin: wis] 1.) ¦(DECISION/IDEA ETC … Dictionary of contemporary English
wise — I UK [waɪz] / US adjective Word forms wise : adjective wise comparative wiser superlative wisest ** a) a wise person is able to make good choices and decisions because they have a lot of experience Sally is a wise and cautious woman. the wise old … English dictionary
wise — [[t]wa͟ɪz[/t]] ♦♦♦ wises, wising, wised, wiser, wisest 1) ADJ GRADED A wise person is able to use their experience and knowledge in order to make sensible decisions and judgements. She has the air of a wise woman... You re a wise old man: tell me … English dictionary
wise after the event — Only too aware of how something could have been avoided, done better, etc, when it has already occurred • • • Main Entry: ↑wise * * * wise after the event british phrase to know what you should have done after something has happened, but not… … Useful english dictionary
wise to something — informal phrase conscious of something that is happening, especially something bad The police are finally getting wise to how drug dealers work. Thesaurus: knowing and knowing about somethingsynonym Main entry: wise … Useful english dictionary