TOO CLEVER, ETC. BY HALF - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
too clever, etc. by half (adjective)
Giải nghĩa:
Someone or something trying to be very smart or clever but in a way that is annoying or not really effective.
Ví dụ:
John is too clever by half, always coming up with elaborate excuses for his late assignments.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "too clever by half" is used when someone is trying to be too intelligent or cunning, making it seem insincere or annoying. It's often used when someone is trying too hard to impress other people, boasting about their intelligence or skills excessively. The phrase warns us that being too clever can lead to negative consequences, such as offending or annoying others. So, when you hear someone saying "too clever, etc. by half," it means that they think that someone is trying too hard to be clever and it's not working.
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