pearl of wisdom
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4.1
- noun
- /pɜrl əv ˈwɪzdəm/
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perla de sabiduría
- Before you make a big decision, consider this pearl of wisdom: always trust your instincts.
And have you got any past a grand finale Pearl of wisdom that you'd like to share with us?
- And have you got any past a grand finale Pearl of wisdom that you'd like to share with us?
Examples
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"If not for those pearls of wisdom from B.J. and Kenny Florian, I wouldn't be where I am now."
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So whenever any of these scattered pearls of wisdom occurred to the Imam, he would immediately record them.
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I will leave you with one last pearl of wisdom.
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And this one was a pearl of wisdom.
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Now, I'm gonna give you a little pearl of wisdom.
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These are pearls of wisdom here.
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Another pearl of wisdom from Mama Elaine.
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Be prepared to be dazzled by these delicate pearls of wisdom.
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"Stop dieting, start living" is actually a huge pearl of wisdom (even though they stole it).
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He has more pearls of wisdom to bestow on everyone.
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Synonyms
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3.9
A short well-known saying that gives advice or a general truth
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4.2
A well-known short saying that gives advice or shows a general truth
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3.6
An idea or fact that helps you understand and solve a problem
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4.2
Helpful and careful words that show good sense
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A short memorable saying that gives common advice
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Good advice from someone who has a lot of experience
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4.6
A small clear fact that is correct among many wrong things
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8.8
A short useful piece of advice often given online to help you do something better
A short, wise saying that teaches a simple truth
How Wise
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase maps a pearl (a small precious gem) onto a piece of wisdom, so the idea ‘a valuable or noteworthy remark’ is directly inferable from the constituents. This conventional metaphor is predictable and cross‑linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows 'pearl' and 'wisdom' would normally understand the intended meaning.
Etymology
The phrase pearl of wisdom comes from the image of a small, rare pearl found inside an oyster. Because a pearl is precious and a short, smart wisdom is seen the same way, the phrase means a small but useful 'piece of advice' or 'wise remark'.