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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Different countries and regions have their own classification quirks, often leading to results that defy common sense.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Several of the court’s conservative members suggested an opt-out for sensitive subjects should be common sense.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For those looking to learn more about sparkling wine production, staff provide insight into the winemaking process and aging techniques.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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This approach provides valuable insights without advertisements, calls to action, or sales pitches.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The debate has continued to wax and wane according to the public perception of the threats.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
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Among them are loss, sickness and the perception of being a burden to others.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fear of judgment stops people sharing their best work.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Wouldn't withholding judgment in a party's other cases be a legitimate way for a court to force compliance with its orders?—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20wit. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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