Meaning of the word "some are wise, and some are otherwise" in English
What does "some are wise, and some are otherwise" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
some are wise, and some are otherwise
US /sʌm ɑːr waɪz ænd sʌm ɑːr ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/
UK /sʌm ɑː waɪz ənd sʌm ɑː ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that while some people are intelligent and sensible, others are foolish or lack good judgment
Example:
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He thought he could trick everyone, but as they say, some are wise, and some are otherwise.
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You can't expect everyone to make sensible decisions; some are wise, and some are otherwise.