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book smart

Idiom Literature

Meaning

knowledgeable from studying rather than experience

Example Sentences

"He’s book smart but lacks practical experience."

Related Expressions

brainstorm an idea

to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas

bend someone’s ear

to talk to someone for a long time, usually to complain

to hit the books

to study intensely

beyond belief

too surprising or shocking to believe

put someone in their place

to show someone that they are not as important as they think

pat yourself on the back

to praise yourself for doing something well