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单词 mother wit
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Definition of mother wit in English:

mother wit

noun
mass noun
  • Natural ability to cope with everyday matters; common sense.

    with mother wit you'll sidestep these hazards
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I'm talking about telling girls how to use their mother wit to negotiate their relationships.
    • Unfortunately, in crowds it is stupidity and not mother wit that is accumulated.
    • With mother wit - and our safety guide - you'll sidestep these hazards.
    • But it's mainly women I confide in, turning to them for a deeper understanding of life's large and small moments and sharing mother wit, warmth and wisdom when I'm feeling down.
    Synonyms
    initiative, resourcefulness, enterprise, imagination, imaginativeness, ingenuity, inventiveness
 
 

Definition of mother wit in US English:

mother wit

nounˈˌməT͟Hər ˈwit
  • Natural ability to cope with everyday matters; common sense.

    with mother wit you'll sidestep these hazards
    Example sentencesExamples
    • But it's mainly women I confide in, turning to them for a deeper understanding of life's large and small moments and sharing mother wit, warmth and wisdom when I'm feeling down.
    • Unfortunately, in crowds it is stupidity and not mother wit that is accumulated.
    • With mother wit - and our safety guide - you'll sidestep these hazards.
    • I'm talking about telling girls how to use their mother wit to negotiate their relationships.
    Synonyms
    initiative, resourcefulness, enterprise, imagination, imaginativeness, ingenuity, inventiveness
 
 
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