IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishthe judgment of Solomon
Meaning: A wise decision that cleverly settles a difficult dispute.
Example: “The teacher's judgment of Solomon settled the fight over the last cookie.”
Origin: From the First Book of Kings: two women claimed the same baby, and King Solomon ordered it cut in half; the true mother gave up her claim to save the child, revealing herself.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Un jugement de Salomon Literally: A judgment of Solomon
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