sharp elbows

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

idiomatic, uncountable

Equivalents

Danskrundsave på albuerne

Polskitwarde 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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