idiom
sharp as a tack
SHARP az uh TAK
ʃɑːrp æz ə tækListen
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Syllable breakdown
sharpasatack
Dictionary meaning
extremely intelligent, mentally acute, and quick to understand; having a keen mind that grasps information rapidly and accurately; complimentary phrase used to describe someone whose intellect is as pointed and effective as the tip of a sharp tack
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