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Swinging From The
​TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE AND INTELLIGENCE

Knowledge is the perception of facts, the accumulation of facts, and the familiarity by experience. It is the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning. And it is the sum of what is known the body of truth, information, and principles by humankind

DIRECTORY

SWINGING FROM THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE​
​Know the All Knowing Knowledge
Inquiry Into the Ingenious Intelligence
Stupid Is As Stupid Does - Stupidity & Nonsense
​Slamming the Book on Street Smart Slang

See Also
PONDERING THE PROFOUND​
IGNITING THE FLAME OF CREATIVE FLOW

KNOWLEDGE - INTELLIGENCE

KNOWLEDGE


​BOFFIN - a person who is enthusiastic for and knowledgeable in any pursuit, activity, study, especially a research scientist. Australian Slang

BRIGHT SPARK - a knowledgeable, witty, or clever person; used ironically or sarcastically. From 1974 Slang

BRAINY - knowledgeable, clever. From 1845 Slang

COCUM - knowledge. 19th Century Slang

DAP - alert, aware, knowledgeable, sophisticated, up-to-date. From 1950s US Slang

HAVE ONE WRINKLE MORE IN ONE'S ARSE - means “to get one piece of knowledge more than you had.” c1786 Slang

KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS- means to “have a thorough knowledge of.” It implies smugness and is often used disparagingly. From 1933 Slang

KNOW A THING OR TWO - to be competent or have a thorough knowledge of one's subject. From 1792 Slang

KNOW ONE'S ONIONS - to have a thorough knowledge of your topic or subject. From 1922 English Slang

KNOW ONE'S STUFF - to have a thorough knowledge of your subject. From 1927 US Slang

KNOW WHAT'S WHAT - knowledgeable, competent, or worldly. From 1553 Slang

NOT HAVE A CLUE - a complete lack of knowledge. From 1948 Slang

OFF SOUNDINGS - beyond one's capabilities or knowledge. (1849) US dialect

POINTY-HEADED - (derogatory) knowledgeable, clever. From 1972 US Slang

SHARPIE - a knowledgeable or clever person. From 1949 US Slang

TALK LIKE THE BACK OF A CIGARETTE CARD - means to “pretend to have a greater knowledge than you do. From 1930s Slang

UP TO THE CACKLE - aware of what is going on, shrewd, very experienced or knowledgeable. Late 18th Century Slang

UP TO THE DODGE - shrewd; knowledgeable; alert. From 1846 US Slang

UP TO THE GOSSIP - aware of what is going on, shrewd, very experienced or knowledgeable. Late 18th Century Slang

UP TO THE TRY-ON - aware of what is going on, shrewd, very experienced or knowledgeable. Late 18th Century Slang

INTELLIGENCE


​ALL THERE - intelligent.

APTISH intelligent, quick-witted

ARTY-FARTY - pretentious, overly intellectual or artistic; exhibiting superficial form and little positive content, etc.. 1950s

ARTY-TARTY - pretentious, overly intellectual or artistic; exhibiting superficial form and little positive content, etc.. 1950s

BACK O' BEHIND - slow intellect. 1898 English

BIG DOME an intellectual, a scholar, esp. one who seems to hold eccentric or impractical opinions. 1930s

BRAINIAC - an intelligent student.

BRAINS - intelligence. (1763

DOUBLE-DOMED - intellectual. 1950s

CAKEY - silly, weak of intellect, idiotic. 1898

DOUBLE DOME - an intellectual, a scholar, esp. one who seems to hold eccentric or impractical pinions. 1935

EGGHEAD - (usually derogatory) an intellectual. 1907

EAGLE-WIT - a person of penetrating intellect. 1665

FACULTY STRUCKEN - deprived of the use of one's senses, weakened in intellect. From 1884

FACULTIES OF THE HEAD - the brain, the intellectual faculties.

FAT ON TOP - intellectual. 1970s US

FOXY - clever, intellectual. 1900s

GALLON HEAD - an intelligent person. (
1980s

GAUM-LIKE - having an intelligent look. From 1863

GET THROUGH ONE'S HEAD - make intelligible to one.

GREY MATTER - intelligence. 1965

HALF-SENSE - minimum of intelligence or common sense. 1937

HARD-HEAD - one not easily moved or swayed by sentiment; one dull of intellect.

HAVE GUTS IN ONE'S BRAIN(S) - to have a solid understanding; to be genuinely intelligent; to have sense. c1660

HAVE ONE'S HEAD ON - to have all one's wits about one; to be intelligent, quick. 1902

HEADISH - intelligent, clever, sharp. 1902

HEAD-PIECE - man possessed of brains; a man of intellect. 1656

HIGH-NOSED - arrogant, supercilious; intellectual, pretentious.

HOOKED UP - well put together; hence, well-dressed or intelligent. 1933

KEEN AS A BRIAR - sly; quick-witted; intelligent. 1834

KIDNEY - the brain; hence, intelligence. 2003

LIKELY - sensible, intelligent . 1809 American dialect

LONG-HAIR - (usually derogatory) an intellectual. 1920

LONGHEAD - an intelligent, farseeing mind. 1799

NAWPY - clever, intelligent, shrewd; excelling.

NODDLE - the head as a seat (or not) of intelligence.

NUT - the head; hence, brains, intelligence. 1846 Brit. colloq.

OLD CLO - an intellectual.

OLD-FASHIONED - knowing, cunning, intelligent; precocious. 1844

PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK - to be aware, intelligent. 1960s

POINTED HEAD - an intellectual. 1972

QUICK ON THE BUZZER - bright, intelligent, quick to act.

QUICK ON THE DRAW - bright, intelligent, quick to act.

QUICK ON THE TRIGGER - bright, intelligent, quick to act.

ROCKET SCIENTIST - a very intelligent person (usually used in the negative).

SAP - (derogatory) an intellectual.

SCHOOLED intelligent, sophisticated. (
1960s

SHARP AS A BAMBOO-BRIAR - sly; quick-witted; intelligent. 1880

SHARP AS A BRIAR - sly; quick-witted; intelligent. 1902

SHARP-WITTED - perceptive, intelligent

SPACK - intelligent, clever.

TIDY - intelligent, clever. 1905 English

UPHEADED - alert, shrewd, intelligent; self-confident, arrogant, haughty, conceited. 1826

UP TOP - a person's intelligence

USE ONE'S CHUMP - to act intelligently.

WAKEN - alert, brisk, lively; sharp; intelligent, quick-witted. 1867

WEAR A HEAD - to be intelligent.

WITTY - skilful, clever, intelligent. 1952

WONK - an over studious student; an
intellectual. 1990s

WONKY intellectual; out of touch with reality. (1970 US

WOWSER -a 'blue-stocking'; an intellectual or literary woman. 1959

INTELLECTUAL IDIOMS

An idiom is an expression with a figurative meaning that differs from the literal meaning. Idioms can amplify messages in a way that draws readers in and helps to awaken their senses.Idioms can also add humor to your writing in places where you may otherwise seem dull.

A little learning is a dangerous thing
From a poem by Alexander Pope

Burning the midnight oil, pull an all-nighter
Used by creatives to indicate late night/all night work.

Can’t make heads or tails of it
Failing to understand or be confused about something.

Common knowledge
Information that is known by many people.

Doing your homework
While it can be literal, this idiom can also mean studying and researching any topic.

Doubt is the beginning not the end of wisdom

Forgive them for they know not what they do

Great minds think alike
In the theory that very intelligent people tend to have the same ideas at the same time, this playful idiom congratulates the other person for being as smart as the speaker.

Know the ropes, learn the ropes
This term has a maritime history; sailors adept at their trade knew the various ways to tie knots. Someone who “knows the ropes” is well-acquainted with some topic.

Know something backwards and forwards (or inside out), know the ins and outs
To be an expert or intimately familiar with something.

Knowledge is power
The more someone knows, the more equipped that person is.

Pick his brain
To obtain ideas or information from someone.

Two heads are better than one, put our heads together
The idea that more than one mind working on a problem will solve it faster.

Under one’s belt
Used to refer to an experience, accomplishment, or body of wisdom one has acquired.

FURTHER READING
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CREATIVITY WORD LISTS
IGNITING THE FLAMES OF CREATIVITY​
​DEEP THINKING WORD LISTS
PONDERING THE PROFOUND​
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