none the wiser

1. Knowing no more than before, as in He tried to explain the tax structure, but in the end I was none the wiser. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

"Of course, I'm still none the wiser to what's going on. And I'm really confused about why I'm being sent home."

From BBC

All the agents speak fluent English, and the clients at the other end of the line are none the wiser that they're talking people in Mexico rather than the US.

From BBC

They can take ceremonial photographs, have them published in local Korean papers, and Min’s other grandparent will remain none the wiser until the day he dies.

From Salon

“This effectively allows operators to charge the customer for 13 months a year instead of 12,” Bradshaw explains, “and most customers are none the wiser.”

From Slate

The mission — despite its imperfections, obstacles, and delays — was accomplished, and the thousands of attendees who enjoyed its offerings were none the wiser to its taxing beginnings.

From Los Angeles Times