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Teo Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
sharp as a tack
According to Everyday American English, sharp as a tack means completely healthy.
According to Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms, it means very intelligent.
He may be old in years, but he's still as sharp as a tack and knows what he's talking about.
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/sharp+as+a+tack
Which do you think is correct?
According to Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms, it means very intelligent.
He may be old in years, but he's still as sharp as a tack and knows what he's talking about.
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/sharp+as+a+tack
Which do you think is correct?
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Hi Teo I like the Cambridge definition better. e. no forgetfulness, thinks quickly and clearly, etc).
- Hi Teo I like the Cambridge definition better.
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- no forgetfulness, thinks quickly and clearly, etc).
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Hi Teo
I like the Cambridge definition better. To me, if someone is "sharp as a tack", that person is not only very intelligent and clever but also has a completely healthy mind (i.e. no forgetfulness, thinks quickly and clearly, etc).
I like the Cambridge definition better. To me, if someone is "sharp as a tack", that person is not only very intelligent and clever but also has a completely healthy mind (i.e. no forgetfulness, thinks quickly and clearly, etc).
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