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What (who) is worldly-wise - definition
GUARDIANS OR KINGS OF THE CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
Lokapalas; Worldly protectors; Worldly Protectors (Buddhism); Buddhist Worldly Protector; Buddhist Worldly Protectors
worldly-wise
If you describe someone as worldly-wise, you mean they are experienced and know about the practical or social aspects of life, and are not easily shocked or impressed.
ADJ
worldly-wise
¦ adjective having sufficient experience not to be easily shocked or deceived.
wise guy
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Wise Guy; Wise Guys; Wiseguys; Wise guys; Wise guy (disambiguation); Wise Guy (disambiguation); Wise Guys (film); Draft:List of Wiseguy episodes; Wiseguy; Wiseguy (disambiguation)
¦ noun informal
1. chiefly N. Amer. a person who makes sarcastic or impudent remarks so as to demonstrate their cleverness.
2. US a member of the Mafia.
Wikipedia
Lokapala
Lokapāla (Sanskrit: लोकपाल), Sanskrit and Pāli for "guardian of the world", has different uses depending on whether it is found in a Hindu or Buddhist context.
- In Hinduism, lokapāla refers to the Guardians of the Directions associated with the eight, nine and ten cardinal directions.
- In Buddhism, lokapāla refers to the Four Heavenly Kings, and to other protector spirits, whereas the Guardians of the Directions are referred to as the 'dikpālas'
Examples of use of worldly-wise
1. When you are as young as Wie, however, you can be excused for not being worldly–wise.
2. "There is no doubt that Hong Kong people are worldly–wise and sophisticated enough to elect their own political leaders.
3. Not so for more worldly–wise Beijingers, who will likely be more than ha–pi–tu–mi–te–yu.
4. Investors will only build on a worldly–wise understanding that the state will step in, one way or another.
5. I do think lots of the ones who started the centre, they‘re not worldly–wise, they‘ve been naive about marketing themselves.