wise in the ways of
idiom
: having knowledge about or experience with (someone or something)
Don't worry. They're wise in the ways of finances.
Examples of wise in the ways of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Noa embarks on his own hero’s quest in search of his family and friends and meets Raka (Peter Macon), an orangutan wise in the ways of the real meaning of Caesar’s life.
—
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
And how did Jack come to be so wise in the ways of Burma-Shave?
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022
Santo Loquasto, wise in the ways of big mainstream musicals, designed the uncluttered sets and divine period costumes.
—Marilyn Stasio, Variety, 11 Feb. 2022
Her doctor, being wise in the ways of the caveman brain, advised her to continue doing her usual morning routine of reading the paper over a cup of coffee, but with one adjustment - do it while standing on the treadmill — not walking, just standing.
—Melanie Fine, Forbes, 10 Apr. 2021
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
And how did Jack come to be so wise in the ways of Burma-Shave?
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022
Santo Loquasto, wise in the ways of big mainstream musicals, designed the uncluttered sets and divine period costumes.
—Marilyn Stasio, Variety, 11 Feb. 2022
Her doctor, being wise in the ways of the caveman brain, advised her to continue doing her usual morning routine of reading the paper over a cup of coffee, but with one adjustment - do it while standing on the treadmill — not walking, just standing.
—Melanie Fine, Forbes, 10 Apr. 2021
Dictionary Entries Near wise in the ways of
Cite this Entry
“Wise in the ways of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20in%20the%20ways%20of. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share