The more you know, the less you know

Idiom Curiosity

Meaning

The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.

Example Sentences

After years of study, he said, 'The more you know, the less you know.'

Related Vocabularies

to have information about something; to be familiar with
A greater or additional amount or degree.
A smaller amount; not as much.
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Related Expressions

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no longer being broadcasted

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An exclusive piece of news

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to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain

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