mind like a steel trap, have a
have a mind like a steel trap
To be able to understand or grasp information quickly. David has a mind like a steel trap, so if you give him the instructions, he'll follow them perfectly.
See also: have, like, mind, steel, trap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
mind like a steel trap, have a
Be very quick to understand something, as in Aunt Ida may be old, but she still has a mind like a steel trap. This simile likens the snapping shut of an animal trap to a quick mental grasp.
See also: have, like, mind, steel
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- have a mind like a steel trap
- have a mind as sharp as a steel trap
- (as) sharp as a steel trap
- on the uptake
- quick on the uptake
- a bit obtuse
- be quick on the uptake
- within grasp
- cotton on to (something)
- cotton on