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Meaning of sharp elbows | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A willingness to sacrifice others to advance one's own ambitions.

idiomatic, uncountable

Equivalents

Dansk rundsave på albuerne
Polski twarde łokcie

Examples

“Inequality rampant? Greater scope for middle-class parents (like teachers and politicians) to use their sharp elbows?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sharp end sharp end of one's tongue sharp power sharp practice sharp rush sharp s

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