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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Jackson disregarded sound economic reasoning, common sense, and the entreaties of Bank supporters and vetoed the recharter bill.—
Time,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Together, these factors — except, of course, the driving record — create a confusing and unfair ratemaking process that lacks not only transparency but common sense.—
Alexi Giannoulias,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The accompanying tool kit, developed in collaboration with Woolmark’s global network of textile experts, provides in-depth insights into wool’s performance in denim applications, offering guidance on fiber selection, fabric construction, finishing techniques, and sustainability practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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Scholars and journalist have tried to glean insight into his thinking by reading his speeches and writings and going through archival tape.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The Cité du Court looks set to further this perception in a younger spectators.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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That message is likely to further erode public confidence in the income tax system and increase public perceptions that the wealthy don’t pay their fair share of taxes.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Jackson, 37, argued Minnesota lacks the authority to register a Japanese child-support judgment for enforcement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2025
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Although the faces were based on American participants, they were shown to people in both the U.S. and Turkey to see if judgments held up across cultures.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20wit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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