A pearl of wisdom

noun

A valuable piece of advice or wisdom.

My grandmother often shares pearls of wisdom from her many years of life experience.
Visual representation of "a pearl of wisdom" - A valuable piece of advice or wisdom.

Often appears as...

  • share a pearl of wisdom
  • drop a pearl of wisdom

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A valuable piece of advice or wisdom.

My grandmother often shares pearls of wisdom from her many years of life experience.
Visual representation of "a pearl of wisdom" - A valuable piece of advice or wisdom.

Often appears as...

  • share a pearl of wisdom
  • drop a pearl of wisdom

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "a pearl of wisdom"
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Figurative Treasure

Understand it's a metaphorical treasure (like a real pearl) used to signify valuable advice.

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Every time we meet, he finds a way to give a pearl of wisdom.
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Singular Use

Used singly, highlighting one important piece of advice, rather than a collection.

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In our talk, his pearl of wisdom about time management stuck with me.
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Positive Connotation

Carries a positive connotation, implying respect for the advice given.

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She left us with a pearl of wisdom about living life to the fullest.
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Figurative Treasure

Understand it's a metaphorical treasure (like a real pearl) used to signify valuable advice.

Illustration for Figurative Treasure
Every time we meet, he finds a way to give a pearl of wisdom.
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Singular Use

Used singly, highlighting one important piece of advice, rather than a collection.

Illustration for Singular Use
In our talk, his pearl of wisdom about time management stuck with me.
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Positive Connotation

Carries a positive connotation, implying respect for the advice given.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She left us with a pearl of wisdom about living life to the fullest.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Figurative Treasure

Understand it's a metaphorical treasure (like a real pearl) used to signify valuable advice.

Illustration for Figurative Treasure
Every time we meet, he finds a way to give a pearl of wisdom.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Singular Use

Used singly, highlighting one important piece of advice, rather than a collection.

Illustration for Singular Use
In our talk, his pearl of wisdom about time management stuck with me.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Connotation

Carries a positive connotation, implying respect for the advice given.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She left us with a pearl of wisdom about living life to the fullest.
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