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.

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.

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

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

boxing
be boxing clever
be pushing at an open door
chance (one's) arm
chance your arm
press (all) the right buttons
press the right button
pressing
sunshine

References in periodicals archive

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

Delphin thinks outside box for Ikpeazu scrap

Sometimes it's better to box clever and be diplomatic.

Steve told a whopper but when it comes to honesty in football there are only a few good men. Folk may not like it but transparency isn't always best course of action for a boss. At least he had guts to apologise

As his charity boxing matches for Box Clever Events grew in popularity, his target grew from PS10,000 to PS100,000.

Recognition for man's knockout fundraising endeavour; CHARITY AWARD NOMINATION

Box Clever was set up in Billingham in 2007 as one of the first container storage facilities in Teesside.

Storage firm set to double its capacity

We could see John Terry again in 2017, but we have to box clever as he has had a broken bone.

Terry return on Xmas list

The Pensions Regulator wants the broadcaster of hit drama Victoria to shoulder responsibility for the Box Clever retirement fund.

RIGHT ROYAL PENSION ROW; FINANCE

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

| Box clever with Wii Sports Club | Box clever with Wii Sports Club Kids enthusiastically threw punches at their parents in boxing and windows were smashed when Wiimotes left people's hands in tennis.

games

LEAMINGTON lightheavyweight John Mason plans to box clever on his professional debut.

Mason chisels off his rough edges

The Box Clever joint venture was set up in 2000 as a merger of the declining Granada and Thorn TV rental businesses.

Eversheds boxing clever over pension regulation

For all the news views and interviews in the 2011 Six Nations build-up, visit walesonline.co.uk/rugby VIDEO Nathan can box clever - Joe Watch boxing legend Joe Calzaghe talking up Nathan Cleverley and his future acting career at walesonline.co.uk/multimedia AUDIO Fire-breathing Dragons Listen to Dragons coach Paul Turner's angry reaction to the tough questioning of our reporter Andy Howell at walesonline.co.uk/multimedia SOCCER Stars in Valleys parade...

CLICK ON WalesOnline.co.uk

"I have never been wobbled in my career, so I just have to box clever.

Davies has the power; Boxer Shorts

Ireland don't throw too many punches under Trap, but the Italian is convinced his side can box clever and continue their good start.

WE'LL KNOCK 'EM OUT

Rooftop protester Ricky Canty is planning to box clever as he continues to resist calls for him to give up his fight for justice.

Rooftop Ricky rings out message to 'box clever'

BOX CLEVER: Outreach worker Garry Morris, right, with Kevin Harvey, who playsTom Molineaux

PLAY PORTRAYS POIGNANT TALE OF FREED SLAVE WHO WAS BOXING GENIUS

词组	box clever
释义	box clever 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 Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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 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 Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: boxing be boxing clever be pushing at an open door chance (one's) arm chance your arm press (all) the right buttons press the right button pressing sunshine References in periodicals archive It is also about being clever and I need to box clever on this one. Delphin thinks outside box for Ikpeazu scrap Sometimes it's better to box clever and be diplomatic. Steve told a whopper but when it comes to honesty in football there are only a few good men. Folk may not like it but transparency isn't always best course of action for a boss. At least he had guts to apologise As his charity boxing matches for Box Clever Events grew in popularity, his target grew from PS10,000 to PS100,000. Recognition for man's knockout fundraising endeavour; CHARITY AWARD NOMINATION Box Clever was set up in Billingham in 2007 as one of the first container storage facilities in Teesside. Storage firm set to double its capacity We could see John Terry again in 2017, but we have to box clever as he has had a broken bone. Terry return on Xmas list The Pensions Regulator wants the broadcaster of hit drama Victoria to shoulder responsibility for the Box Clever retirement fund. RIGHT ROYAL PENSION ROW; FINANCE 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 \| Box clever with Wii Sports Club \| Box clever with Wii Sports Club Kids enthusiastically threw punches at their parents in boxing and windows were smashed when Wiimotes left people's hands in tennis. games LEAMINGTON lightheavyweight John Mason plans to box clever on his professional debut. Mason chisels off his rough edges The Box Clever joint venture was set up in 2000 as a merger of the declining Granada and Thorn TV rental businesses. Eversheds boxing clever over pension regulation For all the news views and interviews in the 2011 Six Nations build-up, visit walesonline.co.uk/rugby VIDEO Nathan can box clever - Joe Watch boxing legend Joe Calzaghe talking up Nathan Cleverley and his future acting career at walesonline.co.uk/multimedia AUDIO Fire-breathing Dragons Listen to Dragons coach Paul Turner's angry reaction to the tough questioning of our reporter Andy Howell at walesonline.co.uk/multimedia SOCCER Stars in Valleys parade... CLICK ON WalesOnline.co.uk "I have never been wobbled in my career, so I just have to box clever. Davies has the power; Boxer Shorts Ireland don't throw too many punches under Trap, but the Italian is convinced his side can box clever and continue their good start. WE'LL KNOCK 'EM OUT Rooftop protester Ricky Canty is planning to box clever as he continues to resist calls for him to give up his fight for justice. Rooftop Ricky rings out message to 'box clever' BOX CLEVER: Outreach worker Garry Morris, right, with Kevin Harvey, who playsTom Molineaux PLAY PORTRAYS POIGNANT TALE OF FREED SLAVE WHO WAS BOXING GENIUS
随便看	have (one's) eyes glued to (something) have (one's) feet on the ground have (one's) fill (of something) have (one's) finger in too many pies have (one's) finger on the pulse have (one's) fingers burned have (one's) fingers crossed have (one's) fingers in the till have (one's) foot on (someone's) neck have (one's) guts for garters have (one's) hand in (something) have (one's) hand in the cookie jar have (one's) hand in the till have (one's) hand out have (one's) hands full have one's hands full have one's hands full, to have (one's) hands on (something) have (one's) hands tied have (one's) head above water have (one's) head examined have (one's) head in the clouds have (one's) head in the sand have (one's) head read have (one's) head screwed on (right)