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Be wise after the event

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Hindsight BiasPlay
This phrase is used when someone realizes the right thing to do only after a situation has happened. SlideAfter the stock market dropped, many investors claimed they knew it would happen, but that's just being wise after the event.
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Regret ImplicationPlay
Using this phrase can imply regret for not making a better decision earlier. SlideWe locked the doors too late and the thief was already in, a case of being wise after the event.
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It emphasizes learning from unforeseen consequences or outcomes. SlideI didn't take an umbrella and got soaked; I'm always wise after the event.