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From ancient times, people have considered the owl a symbol of wisdom. This is probably because the owl has a serious look/face, perhaps leading people to think they're wise.

Wise as an owl can mean wise as the symbol of wisdom. It can also be a reference to the behavior of the owl in the nursery rhyme:

A wise old owl lived in an oak

The more he saw the less he spoke

The less he spoke the more he heard.

Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?

Wise as an owl means the person being described is very wise, and probably knows a lot of information.

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