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mother wit

/ˈmʌðər wɪt/

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phrase

/ˈmʌðər wɪt/C1informal
  • ruПриродный ум, здравый смысл или практическая мудрость, которые не приобретаются из книг или формального образования, а являются врождёнными или полученными через жизненный опыт.

Natural intelligence, common sense, or practical wisdom that is not learned from books or formal education but is innate or acquired through life experience.

  1. Natural intelligenceC1informal

    Innate common sense and practical intelligence that is not learned from books or formal education.

    ruПриродный ум

    • He didn't go to university, but he has plenty of mother wit.
    • Her mother wit helped her solve the problem quickly.
    • You can't teach mother wit; it's something you're born with.