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/wʌt juː siː ɪz wʌt juː ɡɛt/
Example:
There are no hidden costs with this service; what you see is what you get.
a straw will show which way the wind blows
/ə strɔː wɪl ʃoʊ wɪtʃ weɪ ðə wɪnd bloʊz/
Example:
The slight change in local voting patterns is just a small thing, but a straw will show which way the wind blows.
/riːl aɪz ˈriːəlaɪz riːl laɪz/
Example:
He posted the quote 'real eyes realize real lies' after discovering his friend had been dishonest.
memory is the treasure of the mind
/ˈmɛm.ər.i ɪz ðə ˈtrɛʒ.ər əv ðə maɪnd/
Example:
As the old saying goes, memory is the treasure of the mind, preserving our most precious moments.
the longest journey is the journey within
/ðə ˈlɔŋ.ɡəst ˈdʒɜr.ni ɪz ðə ˈdʒɜr.ni wɪˈðɪn/
Example:
After years of traveling the world, he realized that the longest journey is the journey within.
/ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ ɪz ˈpaʊ.ɚ/
Example:
In the information age, knowledge is power.
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
/ə ˈlɪt.əl ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ ɪz ə ˈdeɪn.dʒɚ.əs θɪŋ/
Example:
He tried to fix the electrical wiring himself after reading one article, proving that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
knowledge in youth is wisdom in age
/ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ ɪn juːθ ɪz ˈwɪz.dəm ɪn eɪdʒ/
Example:
Study hard now, because knowledge in youth is wisdom in age.
doubt is often the beginning of wisdom
/daʊt ɪz ˈɔːfən ðə bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ʌv ˈwɪzdəm/
Example:
As the philosopher once said, 'doubt is often the beginning of wisdom,' so don't be afraid to ask questions.
a good mind possesses a kingdom
/ə ɡʊd maɪnd pəˈzɛsɪz ə ˈkɪŋdəm/
Example:
He lost all his money, but he remained happy, proving that a good mind possesses a kingdom.
/ˈbetər breɪn ðæn brɔːn/
Example:
In this puzzle game, it's definitely better brain than brawn.
/ə dɪˈziːz noʊn ɪz hæf kjʊrd/
Example:
Once the doctor diagnosed the illness, the patient felt relieved, believing that a disease known is half cured.
/ðə noʊz noʊz/
Example:
I can tell the cake is ready without a timer; the nose knows.
for wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul
/fɔːr ˈwɪzdəm wɪl ˈɛntər jʊər hɑːrt, ænd ˈnɑːlɪdʒ wɪl biː ˈplɛzənt tuː jʊər soʊl/
Example:
The teacher quoted the scripture, 'For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul,' to inspire the students.
wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse
/ˈwɪz.dəm wɪl seɪv juː frəm ðə weɪz əv ˈwɪk.ɪd mɛn, frəm mɛn huːz wɜːrdz ɑːr pərˈvɜːrs/
Example:
The teacher reminded the students that wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, encouraging them to choose their friends carefully.
curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back
/kjʊriˈɑsəti kɪld ðə kæt bʌt ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən brɔt ɪt bæk/
Example:
I know you're worried about the risks of this experiment, but remember: curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.