brain is better than brawn

brain is better than brawn

Intelligence is more important or useful than physical strength. You're a smart kid, and that's why we need you in the lineup—I think brain is better than brawn for this game. Don't pick a fight with that kid, huh? Brain is better than brawn—keep that in mind.
See also: better, brain, brawn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • more with brains than with brawn
  • (as) dumb as a box of rocks
  • I kid you not
  • dead-end kid
  • every dog has his day
  • every dog has his/its day
  • handle (someone or something) with gloves
  • handle with gloves
  • have broad shoulders
  • broad shoulders, have