What does this saying mean? " ...wisdom in spades..."?

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What does this saying mean? " ...wisdom in spades..."?

2006-12-10 08:54:35 · 3 answers · asked by janegrangerhermione 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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A considerable amount of wisdom. The "in spades" part is a reference to the spades suit in playing cards, which is usually the highest ranking suit. So if you have something "in spades" you have it to the highest or at the extreme.

2006-12-10 09:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by senlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It would mean that you have lots of wisdom.

2006-12-10 09:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

so much wisdom you have to shovel it (a spade is a shovel...)

2006-12-10 09:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by Cecil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋