smooth operator

One who is particularly charming and persuasive in one's speech or behavior. Chad is such a smooth operator that he always has women swooning over him whenever we go out. She's a smooth operator who knows how to maneuver her way through the various levels of bureaucracy to get what she wants.

a smooth operator

If you describe someone as a smooth operator, you mean that they are very successful, often by cleverly persuading other people to do what they want. As with many people in the Foreign Office, he is a smooth operator and able to avoid conflict.

smooth operator

and smoothie

n. a clever and quiet person, especially in reference to romantic involvement; a seducer. He thinks he’s such a smooth operator! Clare is an old smoothie till she thinks she’s got everything the way she wants. Then you see the real Clare.

See also: operator, smooth

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

a smooth operator
smoothie
talk (one's) way into (something or some place)
(someone) could sell an icebox to an Eskimo
Eskimo
lumber
sawdust
(someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill
(someone) could sell ice to Eskimos
talk (one's) way out of (something)

References in periodicals archive

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BEAUTY BUZZ

5 Smooth Operator was a 1980s hit for which singer?

QUIZ

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sleep easy

I grew up listening to her hits like Smooth Operator, Sweetest Taboo and Ordinary Love and often tried to recreate her signature look with slicked back hair and cherry red lips.

SADE IS STILL A SMOOTH OPERATOR

Continue reading "Oozi Cats, Smooth Operator" at...

Oozi Cats, Smooth Operator

As fans of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing will know, she's definitely a smooth operator.

Bit tight for Loose Women, Ola

Smooth Operator 4.10 Pontefract SP forecast 2-1 Sets the standard on what he's achieved on two starts at Redcar and this looks his easiest opportunity yet.

BANKERS OR BLOWOUTS?

Vehicle performance is enhanced with a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOFSET) controller and separately excited drive motor (SEM) technologies to improve battery efficiency, plus provide stepless acceleration and smooth operator control.

Counterbalanced electric walkie stacker sports operator-friendly features

Actress Rosamund Pike, below "I suppose you would call him a smooth operator, a kind of Alastair Campbell of the Tudors.

THEY SAID WHAT? Views of Wales 07/01/15

The vehicles include a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) controller and separately excited drive motor (SEM) for battery efficiency, stepless acceleration and smooth operator control.

Counterbalanced electric walkie stacker's features put operator in control

Musicians will also relish Volume V of 'The Real Book' (9781423488484, $35.00), which provides a book of music for key of C instruments and includes sheet music for such popular songs as 'Where Is Love?', 'Sweet Georgia Brown', and 'Smooth Operator'.

Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing

smooth operator Insider hears the meticulous pop star, right, was a little concerned that the Radio City presenter wasn't quite up to scratch for the big night.

Liz likes a smooth operator

New York, NY, August 07, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Nightlife Publishing has released a new anthology called "Smooth Operator: The Life and Crimes of Warren Baker" (ISBN-0615853579).

Gamal Hennessy Offers a Unique Blend of Crime Thriller and Spy Fiction with His New Novel "Smooth Operator"

Coach Campbell is just so laid back and supportive, and Chip is just such a smooth operator. I'm excited to play for them and work my butt off at Oregon."

Tyner cuts back toward Ducks

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释义	smooth operator smooth operator One who is particularly charming and persuasive in one's speech or behavior. Chad is such a smooth operator that he always has women swooning over him whenever we go out. She's a smooth operator who knows how to maneuver her way through the various levels of bureaucracy to get what she wants. See also: operator, smooth Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a smooth operator If you describe someone as a smooth operator, you mean that they are very successful, often by cleverly persuading other people to do what they want. As with many people in the Foreign Office, he is a smooth operator and able to avoid conflict. See also: operator, smooth Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. smooth operator and smoothie n. a clever and quiet person, especially in reference to romantic involvement; a seducer. He thinks he’s such a smooth operator! Clare is an old smoothie till she thinks she’s got everything the way she wants. Then you see the real Clare. See also: operator, smooth McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a smooth operator smoothie talk (one's) way into (something or some place) (someone) could sell an icebox to an Eskimo Eskimo lumber sawdust (someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill (someone) could sell ice to Eskimos talk (one's) way out of (something) References in periodicals archive SMOOTH OPERATOR BRING the spa experience home with two new body oils from Olverum. BEAUTY BUZZ; THE LATEST PRODUCTS & GLAMOUR GOSSIP Available SMOOTH OPERATOR BRING the spa experience home with two new body oils from Olverum. BEAUTY BUZZ 5 Smooth Operator was a 1980s hit for which singer? QUIZ Whimsical long fluffy robe PS65, White Stuff 6 AROMA WITH A VIEW This Relax & Sleep Edit is heaven scent to help at bedtime, PS33, AromatherapyAssociates.com 7 SOAK IT IN Relax in the tub with this Sleep bath infusion, PS12, Ragdale Hall Spa at M&S 8 SNOOZE CRUISE This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray priomises to help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed, PS18, Space NK 9 STARRY STARRY NIGHT Stay snuggly in these luxurious pyjamas, PS30, Debenhams 10 SMOOTH OPERATOR What could be more luxurious than laying your head on 100% silk. sleep easy I grew up listening to her hits like Smooth Operator, Sweetest Taboo and Ordinary Love and often tried to recreate her signature look with slicked back hair and cherry red lips. SADE IS STILL A SMOOTH OPERATOR Continue reading "Oozi Cats, Smooth Operator" at... Oozi Cats, Smooth Operator As fans of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing will know, she's definitely a smooth operator. Bit tight for Loose Women, Ola Smooth Operator 4.10 Pontefract SP forecast 2-1 Sets the standard on what he's achieved on two starts at Redcar and this looks his easiest opportunity yet. BANKERS OR BLOWOUTS? Vehicle performance is enhanced with a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOFSET) controller and separately excited drive motor (SEM) technologies to improve battery efficiency, plus provide stepless acceleration and smooth operator control. Counterbalanced electric walkie stacker sports operator-friendly features Actress Rosamund Pike, below "I suppose you would call him a smooth operator, a kind of Alastair Campbell of the Tudors. THEY SAID WHAT? Views of Wales 07/01/15 The vehicles include a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) controller and separately excited drive motor (SEM) for battery efficiency, stepless acceleration and smooth operator control. Counterbalanced electric walkie stacker's features put operator in control Musicians will also relish Volume V of 'The Real Book' (9781423488484, $35.00), which provides a book of music for key of C instruments and includes sheet music for such popular songs as 'Where Is Love?', 'Sweet Georgia Brown', and 'Smooth Operator'. Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing smooth operator Insider hears the meticulous pop star, right, was a little concerned that the Radio City presenter wasn't quite up to scratch for the big night. Liz likes a smooth operator New York, NY, August 07, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Nightlife Publishing has released a new anthology called "Smooth Operator: The Life and Crimes of Warren Baker" (ISBN-0615853579). Gamal Hennessy Offers a Unique Blend of Crime Thriller and Spy Fiction with His New Novel "Smooth Operator" Coach Campbell is just so laid back and supportive, and Chip is just such a smooth operator. I'm excited to play for them and work my butt off at Oregon." Tyner cuts back toward Ducks
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