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clever clogs
noun[ C ]
UKinformaluk /ˈklev.ə ˌklɒɡz/ us /ˈklev.ɚ ˌklɑːɡz/pluralclever clogs
someone who is very clever, usually in a way that is slightly annoying:
It's amazing what these clever clogs have come up with.
[ as form of address ]Go on, clever clogs, tell us how to do it!
It is all very nice looking like a clever clogs if you get it right but you'll look pretty stupid if you get it wrong.
I certainly don't consider myself a clever clogs.
Maybe some restrictions should be put on those hedge fund clever clogs who make millions from short-selling stocks.
He answered me back straight away, as annoying six-year-old clever clogs do.
Well, clever clogs, if you have all the answers, where shall we go tonight?
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