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street smart

/striːt smɑːrt/

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/striːt smɑːrt/B2informal
  • ruОбладающий практическими знаниями, интуицией и смекалкой, необходимыми для выживания и навигации в сложных или опасных городских условиях, часто приобретёнными через опыт, а не формальное образование.

Having the practical knowledge, intuition, and savvy needed to survive and navigate challenging or dangerous urban environments, often gained through experience rather than formal education.

  1. Practical urban knowledgeB2informal

    Having the practical knowledge and experience needed to deal with the dangers and challenges of life in a city.

    ruУличная смекалка

    • He's not book smart, but he's very street smart.
    • You need to be street smart to survive in this neighborhood.
    • Street smart people know how to avoid trouble.