in someone's infinite wisdom

in someone's infinite wisdom
in someone's (infinite) wisdom
— used in an ironic way to say that someone has made a foolish choice or decision

He decided, in his infinite wisdom, that it would be better to sell the house than to keep it.

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Main Entry:wisdom

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  • wisdom — noun (U) 1 good sense and judgment, based especially on your experience of life: a man of great wisdom | question the wisdom of formal (=say that you think something is not sensible): I would question the wisdom of lending him such a large amount …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • wisdom — wis|dom [ wızdəm ] noun uncount ** 1. ) the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience: The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage, wisdom, and flexibility. 2. ) knowledge that you have gained over a long period: the… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • wisdom */*/ — UK [ˈwɪzdəm] / US noun [uncountable] 1) the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage and wisdom. 2) knowledge that you have gained over a long period the fount of all wisdom… …   English dictionary

  • in someone's wisdom — used ironically to suggest that an action is not well judged in their wisdom they decided to dispense with him * * * in someone s (infinite) wisdom used in an ironic way to say that someone has made a foolish choice or decision He decided, in his …   Useful english dictionary

  • in their wisdom — in his/​her/​their wisdom humorous phrase used for emphasizing that you do not understand why someone has done something and you think it seems silly The last government, in its infinite wisdom, decided not to introduce the measure. Thesaurus:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • in her wisdom — in his/​her/​their wisdom humorous phrase used for emphasizing that you do not understand why someone has done something and you think it seems silly The last government, in its infinite wisdom, decided not to introduce the measure. Thesaurus:… …   Useful english dictionary

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