wise owl

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

Often figurative, referring to a wise person, based on the stereotype of owls as intelligent.

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Examples (10)

  • He's a wise old owl.
  • Many stories portray the owl as a wise creature of the forest.
  • Grandfather was known as the wise owl of the family.
  • She gained a reputation for being a wise owl in the company.
  • The wise owl sat perched on the branch, observing everything.
  • Children's books often feature a wise owl giving advice to other animals.
  • We need a wise owl like you to guide us through this crisis.
  • Ancient legends often associate the goddess Athena with a wise owl.
  • The old professor, a truly wise owl, always knew the answer.
  • Being a wise owl, he decided to wait before making a move.