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act wisely

[/ækt ˈwɪzli/]
verb phrase
agir com sabedoria
1. to behave or conduct oneself in a manner that shows good judgment, prudence, and sensible decision-making
You should act wisely before making such an important decision.
Você deveria agir com sabedoria antes de tomar uma decisão tão importante.
2. to take actions based on experience, knowledge, and careful consideration
If you act wisely in this situation, you will avoid many problems.
Se você agir com sabedoria nesta situação, evitará muitos problemas.
Synonyms
act prudentlyact judiciouslybehave sensiblymake wise choicesexercise good judgment
Antonyms
act foolishlyact rashlyact recklesslybehave imprudentlymake poor decisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir com sabedoria
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
agir com jogo de cintura
colloquial variant meaning to act strategically
São Paulo
agir com sabedoria
standard usage
Portugal
agir com sabedoria
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

use your head
think before you act
play it smart
use good judgment
keep your wits about you
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