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smart as a whip

/smɑːrt æz ə wɪp/

Traduction: Expression américaine informelle décrivant une personne extrêmement intelligente, vive d'esprit ou dotée d'un esprit acéré.

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/smɑːrt æz ə wɪp/C1informalamerican
  • frExpression américaine informelle décrivant une personne extrêmement intelligente, vive d'esprit ou dotée d'un esprit acéré.

An informal American expression describing someone who is exceptionally intelligent, quick-witted, or sharp-minded.

  1. Very intelligent or quick-wittedB2informalamerican

    Used to describe someone who is exceptionally clever, sharp, or mentally agile.

    frvif comme l'éclair

    • She's smart as a whip and always has the right answer.
    • The young student is smart as a whip, solving problems faster than anyone else.
    • He may be quiet, but he's smart as a whip when it comes to business.