as in horse sense
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Recent Examples of mother wit
But their ingenuity, mother wit and good common sense made them masters in their profession without the aid of measuring spoons and cups, modern equipment or science.
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Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother wit
Noun
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2024
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His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2024
Noun
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Maryland’s housing crisis requires partnership between government and housing providers to enact common sense rules that protect tenants while also supporting the production and preservation of affordable housing.—
Miranda Darden-Willems,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Of course, anyone with an ounce of common sense knows that no technology in the history of humankind has been the total solution.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jun Fukai, director of global sales and development at TBS Holdings, shared some insights on the show’s development and execution.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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Invest in training teams to interpret and act on analytical insights.—
John Moss,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Though local laws and policies may not be able to directly impact foreign relations, city and state leaders can still use their platforms to modify public perception of global issues and form international partnerships that propel mutually beneficial economic growth.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to a new survey, negative perceptions of esports are a thing of the past.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While some taxpayers may be waiting until the last minute to file (no judgment), others may not be ready.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The chief judge noted that, at the time of the founding, minors generally could not purchase guns because they were deemed to lack the judgment and discretion to enter contracts and that minors were subject to the power of their parents.—
Dara Kam,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20wit. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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