worldly wise
/ˈwɜrldli ˈwaɪz/
adjective
- Having a lot of experience and knowledge about life, people, and how the world works, often in a practical or cynical way.
- The old detective was worldly-wise and knew when someone was lying.
- After traveling to thirty countries, she became very worldly-wise and could handle any situation.
- He gave worldly-wise advice to his younger brother about not trusting strangers too easily.
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