idiom
old wise owl
OHLD WYZ OWL
oʊld waɪz aʊlListen
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oldwiseowl
Dictionary meaning
someone who is experienced, knowledgeable, and full of sage advice; the owl has long been a symbol of wisdom in Western tradition; used affectionately to describe an elder whose counsel is worth seeking because of their depth of experience and measured judgment
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