more with brains than with brawn

more with brains than with brawn

Using intelligence rather than physical strength. You're a smart kid, and that's why we need you in the lineup—I think this game will be won more with brains than with brawn.
See also: brain, brawn, more
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • brain is better than brawn
  • (as) dumb as a box of rocks
  • I kid you not
  • dead-end kid
  • handle (someone or something) with gloves
  • handle with gloves
  • have broad shoulders
  • broad shoulders, have
  • broad shoulders
  • borrow trouble