too far north

slang Extremely shrewd. The phrase refers to people from the north of England, who are thought to be especially astute. Primarily heard in US. You'll never outsmart Alison, she's too far north for you.

See also: far, north

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

Philadelphia lawyer
get a/the bright idea
have a/the bright idea
a bright idea
bright idea
horse-trade
horse trading
a woman's work is never done
there's no flies on him/her
catch a weasel asleep

References in periodicals archive

TOO Far North are hosting the Too Far Saturday event this weekend at the North Terrace on Claremont Road, Newcastle.

the locals; The North East local music scene

词组	too far north
释义	too far north too far north slang Extremely shrewd. The phrase refers to people from the north of England, who are thought to be especially astute. Primarily heard in US. You'll never outsmart Alison, she's too far north for you. See also: far, north Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: Philadelphia lawyer get a/the bright idea have a/the bright idea a bright idea bright idea horse-trade horse trading a woman's work is never done there's no flies on him/her catch a weasel asleep References in periodicals archive TOO Far North are hosting the Too Far Saturday event this weekend at the North Terrace on Claremont Road, Newcastle. the locals; The North East local music scene
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