in its (infinite) wisdom

in its (infinite) wisdom
in his/her/its, etc. (infinite) ˈwisdom idiom
used when you are saying that you do not understand why sb has done sth

The government in its wisdom has decided to support the ban.

Main entry:wisdomidiom

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