None The Wiser Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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none the wiser What does none the wiser mean?	not knowing any more	We put all of the old magazines in the garbage and my sister was none the wiser.
none the wiser What does none the wiser mean?	to be still confused about something even after it has been explained to you, not knowing any more than before	My sister was none the wiser when I put her fashion magazines in the garbage.
	Some Random Idioms
(not to be) sneezed at What does "(not to be) sneezed at" mean?	(not) to be worth having, (not) to be considered unimportant (used in the negative or interrogative)	The new stereo system is not to be sneezed at.

take sides What does "take sides" mean?	to join one group against another in a debate or quarrel	I did not take sides in the discussion about buying a new computer.
see the handwriting on the wall What does "see the handwriting on the wall" mean?	to know that something is certain to happen	We saw the handwriting on the wall and we knew that our company was going to go bankrupt.
done with (something) What does "done with (something)" mean?	to be finished using something	I was done with the computer so I let my sister use it.
give (someone) a free hand (with something) What does "give (someone) a free hand (with something)" mean?	to give someone complete control over something	The city gave the homeowners a free hand to plan the new playground.
in short supply What does "in short supply" mean?	not enough, in less than the amount or number needed	Chairs were in short supply so some of the guests had to sit on the floor.

on board What does "on board" mean?	to be on a ship/plane or similar form of transportation	We got on board the airplane just before they closed the doors.
throw money around What does "throw money around" mean?	to spend a lot of money without worrying if you are wasting it	The government is throwing much money around as they prepare for the large exhibition.
beat around the bush What does "beat around the bush" mean?	to speak indirectly or evasively	"Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision."
have two left feet What does "have two left feet" mean?	to move in a very awkward way when you dance	The man has two left feet and he is a very bad dancer.
all thumbs What does "all thumbs" mean?	to be awkward and clumsy, a difficulty in fixing things or working with one's hands	The janitor is all thumbs and he can never fix something without making it worse.

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None The Wiser Idiom