common sense

1) Putting the pieces together using the knowledge that one already has. Usually obtained by having actual life experiences, as opposed to sitting at a desk of in front of a textbook all day.

The only type of knowledge in life that is truly useful over 99% of the time.

1) Jimmy spent eight years at his desk getting his advanced degree in mechanical engineering. He was hired happily straight out of college making $105,000 a year, but ultimately failed at even the simplest of automotive tasks, since he lacks the common sense to so much as change his oil.

It also took him 45 minutes to find the entrance on the hooker he hired on a lonely Friday night.

by the way, do you like dags? September 27, 2008

Common Sense

Being able to see the outcome of your actions before you do them.

Driving too fast in the rain? Common sense tells you that you could lose control.

by Scarlettpoppies December 17, 2018

common sense

It was announced today that Common Sense passed away last night in her sleep. Common Sense has been bed-ridden for the past several years as a result of severe atrophy from lack of use. Common sense was preceeded in death by her mother, personal accountability, and father, integrity.

Bob is a card carrying member of the ACSU... the American Common Sense Union.

by scorekeeper June 27, 2004

common sense

Knowledge that is "sensed" to be true by everyone, but results in most believing the world is flat. Tends to be an overused excuse by pseudo-intellectuals to prove their own vapid points.

John: "I can't belive Kelly failed her test. She studied and everything..."

Tommy: "But she's blonde. Everyone knows blondes are ridiculously stupid. It's just common sense."

John: "What?"

by That Person Who's Wrong. February 20, 2010

common sense

to have good sound judgment

Its only common sense to not spend your last dollar on something you don't need.

by Gerard Irick December 14, 2009

Common Sense

When someone can solve a problem by just using the brains in their head and putting two and two together. Since not many people now a days can have this ability, it is more of less a superpower.

"Woah, you used common sense? You must be like freaking batman! :o"

by GayHorse :P May 22, 2014

Common Sense

The amount of sense possessed by the least sensible person.

Government should do a damned-site better than common sense solutions!

by TYuk March 19, 2010