any the wiser

English

Prepositional phrase

any the wiser

  1. (idiomatic) Knowing or understanding more about something; acquiring a deeper or more thorough understanding.

Usage notes

  • Mostly used in negative statements. Slightly different from none the wiser, which implies someone not knowing or realizing when given the opportunity to do so.
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