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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

take under one’s wing

to look after someone and help them develop

sign up for

to enroll in or agree to participate in something

tie in with

to connect or coordinate with something else

heart in your mouth

to feel extremely anxious or scared

down the road

in the future

penny wise, pound foolish

being careful with small amounts of money but careless with...