The council, in their wisdom, decided to close the library and now the building stands empty.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
in his (infinite) wisdom — in his/her/their (infinite) wisdom humorous something that you say when you do not understand why someone has done something and think that it was a stupid action. The council, in their wisdom, decided to close the library and now the building… … New idioms dictionary
in her (infinite) wisdom — in his/her/their (infinite) wisdom humorous something that you say when you do not understand why someone has done something and think that it was a stupid action. The council, in their wisdom, decided to close the library and now the building… … New idioms dictionary
wisdom — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ deep, great, profound ▪ accepted, common, conventional, folk, perceived, popular, prevailing … Collocations dictionary
Infinite — In fi*nite, a. [L. infinitus: cf. F. infini. See {In } not, and {Finite}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Unlimited or boundless, in time or space; as, infinite duration or distance. [1913 Webster] Whatever is finite, as finite, will admit of no comparative… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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
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
in their wisdom — in his/her/their wisdom humorous phrase used for emphasizing that you do not understand why someone has done something and you think it seems silly The last government, in its infinite wisdom, decided not to introduce the measure. Thesaurus:… … Useful english dictionary
in her wisdom — in his/her/their wisdom humorous phrase used for emphasizing that you do not understand why someone has done something and you think it seems silly The last government, in its infinite wisdom, decided not to introduce the measure. Thesaurus:… … Useful english dictionary
in his wisdom — in his/her/their wisdom humorous phrase used for emphasizing that you do not understand why someone has done something and you think it seems silly The last government, in its infinite wisdom, decided not to introduce the measure. Thesaurus:… … Useful english dictionary
