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.
- 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