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*wise as Solomon and *wise as an owl
very wise. (*Also: as ~.) If you are in trouble, get Chris to advise you. He's as wise as Solomon. This is a difficult problem. You'd need to be as wise as an owl to be able to solve it. See also: wise I wasn't brought up in the woods to be scared by owls. Rur. I am not foolish or easily frightened. His threats don't scare me. I wasn't brought up in the woods to be scared by owls. Mary: You'll be sorry you ever crossed me. Jane: I wasn't brought up in the woods to be scared by owls. night owl Fig. someone who stays up at night; someone who works at night. My roommate is a night owl and usually reads until 5:00 A.M. A few night owls stayed at the café all night long. See also: night a night owl someone who often goes to bed late because they prefer to do things at night A night owl from his youth, he is rarely in bed before 4 o'clock. See also: night Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Celebrity examples include Richard Branson and JK R owling. Owling talk and walk: Led by Dan and Barbara Gleason, 9 p. He's owling mad MADCAP criminal Cornell Jackson wanted to declare that he was insane at his trial for burglary and assault in Florida but the judge refused his request. |
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