wise as an owl
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wise as an owl” mean?
Very wise.
Is “wise as an owl” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.