Meaning of clever clogs | Babel Free
Definitions
Somebody who is rather too clever; a smart aleck; sometimes used as an epithet.
Ireland, UK, colloquial
Equivalents
Examples
“'Not in itself,' said the Doctor, holding the gun at arm's length. 'But you tell⟳ me, what happens if some clever clogs gets this in his lab? Finds out how it works? The human race⟳ gets the secret of Dalek weapons. You'll all be dead by Wednesday week.'”
“'All right then, clever-clogs,' said Yasmin. 'Any idea which one?'”
“'Yes, perfect. Mr Clever Clogs has done it again!'”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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