sharp

look sharp be quick.

1953Margaret KennedyTroy Chimneys I had … begun an idle flirtation with Maria, … then, perceiving that I should be caught if I did not look sharp, I kept out of her way.

sharp as a needle extremely quick-witted.

☞ A variant is sharp as a tack.

the sharp end

1 the most important or influential part of an activity or process.

2 the side of a system or activity which is the most unpleasant or suffers the chief impact.

3 the bow of a ship.

British humorous

词组	sharp
释义	sharp look sharp be quick. 1953Margaret KennedyTroy Chimneys I had … begun an idle flirtation with Maria, … then, perceiving that I should be caught if I did not look sharp, I kept out of her way. sharp as a needle extremely quick-witted. ☞ A variant is sharp as a tack. the sharp end 1 the most important or influential part of an activity or process. 2 the side of a system or activity which is the most unpleasant or suffers the chief impact. 3 the bow of a ship. British humorous
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