Be wise after the event In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be wise after the event", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Evelyn Nguyen

2021-01-28 05:01

Be wise after the event British idiom cliché

Usually used in this form: It's easy to be wise after the event.

To know and understand a situation only when it has already happened

Looking back to our plan, I think we should have made clear the fees, but it's easy to be wise after the event.

Since there has been a dog in my house, I couldn't believe it can cause me so many troubles, but it's easy to be wise after the event.

hit/strike the right/wrong note

To be perfectly suitable/not suitable for a particular situation; to do something totally right/wrong

on no account

Under no circumstances

a firm hand on the tiller

Completely controlling over a scenario or situation.

status quo

The existing situation or condition

the rot sets in

Used to talk about a situation which begins to worsen

Do you see anything wrong?

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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