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Personality - Skilled & Smart

Discover how English idioms like "be quick on the uptake" and "bright spark" relate to being skilled and smart in English.

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eagle eye

someone who is keenly aware or observant

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smart cookie

a person who is clever and has a strong personality

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on the ball

quick to comprehend and respond to things

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the sharpest tool in the shed

used to refer to someone who shows signs of great intelligence

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a good head on one's shoulders

used to refer to someone who has a good judgment and is intelligent enough to make wise decisions

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to be no fool

to avoid foolish actions through wisdom and good judgement

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(as) sharp as a razor

used to refer to someone who is very intelligent and is able to think and decide very quickly

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(as) bright as a (new) button

used to refer to someone who is intelligent or sharp enough to quickly understand things

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to come naturally to somebody or something

to be born with or naturally posses a particular talent or ability

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green thumb

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

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a man for all seasons

a male individual who is successful and talented in a variety of fields

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dab hand

an individual who excels at a specific type of activity

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wise owl

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

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(as) wise as an owl

used to refer to someone who is exceptionally knowledgeable and has a good sense of judgment

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in one's blood

(of an ability or skill) existing in an individual from birth

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bright spark

a person with high intelligence

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to have one's head screwed on (the right way)

to be a realistic and sensible individual

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book smart

an educated person who has extensive knowledge on a subject through reading and studying

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(as) sharp as a tack

(of a person) having or showing a high level of intelligence

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number cruncher

someone who is very good with numbers and calculations, particularly one who is suited for accounting

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to be quick on the uptake

(of a person) to understand things very quickly

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