clever

(as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys

Impish or mischievous. ("Cartload" can be used instead of "wagonload.") Primarily heard in UK. Don't let those boys sit together—they're as clever as a wagonload of monkeys.

as (something) as they come

Said of someone or something that displays a trait or characteristic to the utmost degree. Bryce is as talented as they come. Once you see him on stage, you'll agree. These strawberries are as fresh as they come. They were literally just picked!

be boxing clever

To be acting skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. I wasn't boxing clever at the time, so it was easy for the headmaster to see that I had broken the rules.

be too clever by half

To be too contrived or arrogant in one's cleverness or intelligence, to the point of being irritating to others. Primarily heard in UK. I think every adolescent goes through a stage of being too clever by half, thinking of themselves as the only person who has things really figured out. The phones people use these days are all too clever by half—I can barely even use them to make phone calls!

See also: by, clever, half

box clever

To act skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. The principal is already on to you, so you're going to have to box clever to avoid a suspension.

clever boots

A light-hearted or humorous way to refer to an intelligent or clever person. Primarily heard in Australia. Judy's such a clever boots. She solved the puzzle in 30 seconds.

clever clogs

A light-hearted or humorous way to refer to an intelligent or clever person. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. He's such a clever clogs. There is no question he can't answer.

clever dick

A person who irritates others by constantly trying to prove their superior intelligence. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Don't be such a clever dick! It's not necessary to correct everyone's grammar all of the time.

none too

Not much, not very, or not at all. We got there none too early. My husband could use some project to work on; he's been none too busy since he lost his job.

See also: none

too (something) by half

Far too something; more something than is necessary. Used in the form, "too (something) by half." Primarily heard in UK. Liam is too clever by half, winning every debate he gets into. That child is too noisy by half!

too clever by half

Too contrived or arrogant in one's cleverness or intelligence, to the point of being irritating to others. Primarily heard in UK. I think every adolescent goes through a stage where they become too clever by half and begin to think of themselves as the only person who has things figured out. The phones people use these days are all too clever by half—I can barely even use them to make phone calls!

See also: by, clever, half

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

none too something

not very something; not at all something. The towels in the bathroom were none too clean. It was none too warm in their house.

See also: none

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

none too

Also, not too. Not very, as in The application arrived none too soon, or I'm afraid this secretary is not too smart, or He was here not too long ago. The first usage was first recorded in 1885; the variant dates from about 1920. Also see not all that.

See also: none

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

be boxing clever

BRITISH

If someone is boxing clever, they are being very clever and careful in the way they behave in a difficult situation, so that they can get an advantage for themselves. By boxing clever with your personal tax allowances you could save £900 a year.

too clever by half

If you describe a person or their actions as too clever by half, you mean that they are too clever, in a way that you do not like or in a way that causes problems for them. His many admirers describe him as clever: his enemies as too clever by half. You had to tell the press, didn't you? Too clever by half. Note: Other adjectives are sometimes used instead of clever. He was stylish, angry, and too cool by half.

See also: by, clever, half

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

box clever

act so as to outwit someone. British informal

1950 Alexander Baron There's No Home If you box clever and keep your mouth shut…you ought to be able to count on a suspended sentence.

too clever by half

annoyingly proud of your intelligence or skill. informal

See also: by, clever, half

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

box ˈclever

(British English, informal) act in a clever way to get what you want, sometimes tricking and deceiving somebody: Suzie realized that she had to box clever. She had to let Adam think she trusted him.

ˈclever Dick

(also ˈclever clogs) (British English, informal, disapproving) a person who thinks that they are always right or that they know everything: Come on then, clever clogs, tell us the answer! (ironic) Some clever Dick has parked his car so close to mine I can’t get out!

as ˌclever, ˌstupid, etc. as they ˈcome

very clever, stupid, etc: He’s just about as mean as they come. He wouldn’t even lend me a couple of dollars!

too clever, quick, etc. by ˈhalf

(British English, informal, disapproving) much too clever, quick, etc: That boy is too charming by half — he can get you to do anything he wants. I don’t like her at all — she’s too clever by half.

none too ˈclever, ˈhappy, ˈquickly, etc.

not at all clever, quickly, etc: The driver was none too pleased about having to leave so early. Her chances of winning are none too good, I’m afraid.

See also: none

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

(as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys
clever clogs
clog
clever boots
of
spark
bright spark
a bright spark
be boxing clever

References in periodicals archive

Chief Executive Chris Jeffries said: "This is an exciting commercial relationship with a world leader in retail technology that provides Dev Clever with a clear, exclusive and direct route to market into some of the biggest names in the UK retail sector and potentially beyond."

Dev Clever Secures Engage Platform Contract From Toshiba

Sow Clever will donate 10% of their net profit to Mind each year.

Sow the seeds of wellbeing..

For example, some clever tickers happen to be associated with the company's main product and/or brand either through similarity to the firm name (e.g., "NIKE" for Nike Inc.; "YELP" for Yelp Inc.), or through association with the company's main product or business strategy in a way that is not captured by the firm name (e.g., "CAR" for the car rental company Avis Budget Group; "BABY" for Natus Medical Inc., a provider of medical devices for newborn care).

Does Noninformative Text Affect Investor Behavior?

It is also about being clever and I need to box clever on this one.

Delphin thinks outside box for Ikpeazu scrap

The Clever Cups form part of Costa's wider relaunch of its 'next generation' reusable range, encouraging customers to use reusable cups instead of single-use takeaway cups.

Costa Coffee Launches UK's First Contactless Reusable 'Clever Cup'

It added that for the year ended 31 December 2017, Clever accounted for less than 10% of the total sales and generated a modest operating loss.

CTI Industries plans to divest its 28.5% ownership interest in Clever Container LLC

The new units will be available from the end of August and takes Box Clever's storage capacity to 9,900 cubic metres across both sites.

Storage firm set to double its capacity

May, who was head man to Dave Conway back in the 1990s when the kennel was a serious player on the open-race scene, winning five Steel City Cups, says: "Fortunately my greyhounds seem to have been running out of their skins in the past few weeks and I was very happy with Punters Gal and Clever Clue, who have been great servants at Kinsley."

VVMAY duo making experience count

Mytaxi, the ride hailing app owned by Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI), has agreed to purchase a Romanian rival, Clever Taxi.

Mytaxi to purchase Clever Taxi

22 June 2017 - Rise hailing app Mytaxi, which is owned by German automaker Daimler, has acquired Romanian taxi hailing app Clever Taxi, the companies said on Thursday.

Daimler's Mytaxi Buys Romanian Taxi Hailing App Clever Taxi

Now people can take home the head of the clever man-sized dinosaur from the movie.

Take home your very own full-scale Jurassic Park raptor head

"Goodbye, Emma" is the first book of Clever Fox Press charitable publishing company and it is celebrating its first anniversary from the date of publication.

"Goodbye, Emma" Helps Children Relate to Hardships Their Peers, Children Refugees, Face When Fleeing War, Leaving Behind Memories, Toys, Pets...

Joe Nicholson has exceeded targets at Billingham-based Box Clever since taking on the role of business manager a year ago.

Growth drive manager, 20, sets sights on next project

NEWCASTLE Falcons' Todd Clever scored a match-winning hat-trick as his USA side beat Canada 30-22.

Treble for Todd in USA triumph

词组	clever
释义	clever (as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys Impish or mischievous. ("Cartload" can be used instead of "wagonload.") Primarily heard in UK. Don't let those boys sit together—they're as clever as a wagonload of monkeys. See also: clever, monkey, of, wagonload as (something) as they come Said of someone or something that displays a trait or characteristic to the utmost degree. Bryce is as talented as they come. Once you see him on stage, you'll agree. These strawberries are as fresh as they come. They were literally just picked! See also: come be boxing clever To be acting skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. I wasn't boxing clever at the time, so it was easy for the headmaster to see that I had broken the rules. See also: boxing, clever be too clever by half To be too contrived or arrogant in one's cleverness or intelligence, to the point of being irritating to others. Primarily heard in UK. I think every adolescent goes through a stage of being too clever by half, thinking of themselves as the only person who has things really figured out. The phones people use these days are all too clever by half—I can barely even use them to make phone calls! See also: by, clever, half box clever To act skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. The principal is already on to you, so you're going to have to box clever to avoid a suspension. See also: box, clever clever boots A light-hearted or humorous way to refer to an intelligent or clever person. Primarily heard in Australia. Judy's such a clever boots. She solved the puzzle in 30 seconds. See also: boot, clever clever clogs A light-hearted or humorous way to refer to an intelligent or clever person. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. He's such a clever clogs. There is no question he can't answer. See also: clever, clog clever dick A person who irritates others by constantly trying to prove their superior intelligence. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Don't be such a clever dick! It's not necessary to correct everyone's grammar all of the time. See also: clever, dick none too Not much, not very, or not at all. We got there none too early. My husband could use some project to work on; he's been none too busy since he lost his job. See also: none too (something) by half Far too something; more something than is necessary. Used in the form, "too (something) by half." Primarily heard in UK. Liam is too clever by half, winning every debate he gets into. That child is too noisy by half! See also: by, half too clever by half Too contrived or arrogant in one's cleverness or intelligence, to the point of being irritating to others. Primarily heard in UK. I think every adolescent goes through a stage where they become too clever by half and begin to think of themselves as the only person who has things figured out. The phones people use these days are all too clever by half—I can barely even use them to make phone calls! See also: by, clever, half Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. none too something not very something; not at all something. The towels in the bathroom were none too clean. It was none too warm in their house. See also: none McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. none too Also, not too. Not very, as in The application arrived none too soon, or I'm afraid this secretary is not too smart, or He was here not too long ago. The first usage was first recorded in 1885; the variant dates from about 1920. Also see not all that. See also: none The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. be boxing clever BRITISH If someone is boxing clever, they are being very clever and careful in the way they behave in a difficult situation, so that they can get an advantage for themselves. By boxing clever with your personal tax allowances you could save £900 a year. See also: boxing, clever too clever by half If you describe a person or their actions as too clever by half, you mean that they are too clever, in a way that you do not like or in a way that causes problems for them. His many admirers describe him as clever: his enemies as too clever by half. You had to tell the press, didn't you? Too clever by half. Note: Other adjectives are sometimes used instead of clever. He was stylish, angry, and too cool by half. See also: by, clever, half Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. box clever act so as to outwit someone. British informal 1950 Alexander Baron There's No Home If you box clever and keep your mouth shut…you ought to be able to count on a suspended sentence. See also: box, clever too clever by half annoyingly proud of your intelligence or skill. informal See also: by, clever, half Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary box ˈclever (British English, informal) act in a clever way to get what you want, sometimes tricking and deceiving somebody: Suzie realized that she had to box clever. She had to let Adam think she trusted him. See also: box, clever ˈclever Dick (also ˈclever clogs) (British English, informal, disapproving) a person who thinks that they are always right or that they know everything: Come on then, clever clogs, tell us the answer! (ironic) Some clever Dick has parked his car so close to mine I can’t get out! See also: clever, dick as ˌclever, ˌstupid, etc. as they ˈcome very clever, stupid, etc: He’s just about as mean as they come. He wouldn’t even lend me a couple of dollars! See also: come too clever, quick, etc. by ˈhalf (British English, informal, disapproving) much too clever, quick, etc: That boy is too charming by half — he can get you to do anything he wants. I don’t like her at all — she’s too clever by half. See also: by, half none too ˈclever, ˈhappy, ˈquickly, etc. not at all clever, quickly, etc: The driver was none too pleased about having to leave so early. Her chances of winning are none too good, I’m afraid. See also: none Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys clever clogs clog clever boots of spark bright spark a bright spark be boxing clever References in periodicals archive Chief Executive Chris Jeffries said: "This is an exciting commercial relationship with a world leader in retail technology that provides Dev Clever with a clear, exclusive and direct route to market into some of the biggest names in the UK retail sector and potentially beyond." Dev Clever Secures Engage Platform Contract From Toshiba Sow Clever will donate 10% of their net profit to Mind each year. Sow the seeds of wellbeing.. For example, some clever tickers happen to be associated with the company's main product and/or brand either through similarity to the firm name (e.g., "NIKE" for Nike Inc.; "YELP" for Yelp Inc.), or through association with the company's main product or business strategy in a way that is not captured by the firm name (e.g., "CAR" for the car rental company Avis Budget Group; "BABY" for Natus Medical Inc., a provider of medical devices for newborn care). Does Noninformative Text Affect Investor Behavior? It is also about being clever and I need to box clever on this one. Delphin thinks outside box for Ikpeazu scrap The Clever Cups form part of Costa's wider relaunch of its 'next generation' reusable range, encouraging customers to use reusable cups instead of single-use takeaway cups. Costa Coffee Launches UK's First Contactless Reusable 'Clever Cup' It added that for the year ended 31 December 2017, Clever accounted for less than 10% of the total sales and generated a modest operating loss. CTI Industries plans to divest its 28.5% ownership interest in Clever Container LLC The new units will be available from the end of August and takes Box Clever's storage capacity to 9,900 cubic metres across both sites. Storage firm set to double its capacity May, who was head man to Dave Conway back in the 1990s when the kennel was a serious player on the open-race scene, winning five Steel City Cups, says: "Fortunately my greyhounds seem to have been running out of their skins in the past few weeks and I was very happy with Punters Gal and Clever Clue, who have been great servants at Kinsley." VVMAY duo making experience count Mytaxi, the ride hailing app owned by Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI), has agreed to purchase a Romanian rival, Clever Taxi. Mytaxi to purchase Clever Taxi 22 June 2017 - Rise hailing app Mytaxi, which is owned by German automaker Daimler, has acquired Romanian taxi hailing app Clever Taxi, the companies said on Thursday. Daimler's Mytaxi Buys Romanian Taxi Hailing App Clever Taxi Now people can take home the head of the clever man-sized dinosaur from the movie. Take home your very own full-scale Jurassic Park raptor head "Goodbye, Emma" is the first book of Clever Fox Press charitable publishing company and it is celebrating its first anniversary from the date of publication. "Goodbye, Emma" Helps Children Relate to Hardships Their Peers, Children Refugees, Face When Fleeing War, Leaving Behind Memories, Toys, Pets... Joe Nicholson has exceeded targets at Billingham-based Box Clever since taking on the role of business manager a year ago. Growth drive manager, 20, sets sights on next project NEWCASTLE Falcons' Todd Clever scored a match-winning hat-trick as his USA side beat Canada 30-22. Treble for Todd in USA triumph
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