Alfonso the Wise

(1221—1284), Spanish king

If I had been present at creation, I would have given some helpful hints.

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get wise

[get wise] {v. phr.}, {slang} To learn about something kept secret from you; become alert. * /One girl pretended to be sick on gym days when she had athletics, until […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

wise

[wise] See: [GET WISE], [PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH], [PUT WISE], [THE WISER]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

put one wise

[put one wise] {v. phr.} To bring one up-to-date; inform someone; explain. * /Our old friend David put us wise as to where the best used cars could be found […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

at present

[at present] {adv. phr.} At this time; now. * /It took a long time to get started, but at present the road is half finished./ * /At present the house […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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