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street smart

street smart (street smart)

Idiom Intelligence

Signification

having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge

avoir de l'intelligence pratique et de l'expérience, pas seulement des connaissances livresques (avoir de l'intelligence pratique et de l'experience, pas seulement des connaissances livresques)

Phrases d'exemple

"He may not have a degree, but he’s very street smart."

"Il n'a peut-être pas de diplôme, mais il est très street smart." (Il n'a peut-etre pas de diplome, mais il est tres street smart)

Expressions Connexes

in the driver's seat

to be in control of a situation

a level playing field

a fair situation where everyone has equal chances

under someone's thumb

completely under someone's control

the spark of an idea

the beginning of a new idea or thought

get your act together

start working efficiently or properly

riding the wave

taking advantage of a current trend or success