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I consider "smart as a whip" a play on words. Whips smart (hurt). But whips were once believed to make animals smarter (learning-wise). In reality, the animal's new-found intelligence was the memory of being hurt-- a powerful motivator.
Whips also act fast. The pain is quick; quickly delivered and quickly ended, except what "smarts" afterward.
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What is the origin of the phrase 'Smart as a whip'?
Like the crack of a whip, quick and painfully on the mark. Analogous to "Smart as a tack" or "Whipper snapper". Opposite of "dumb as a sack of hammers."
When was Whip-Smart created?
Whip-Smart was created in 1993-08.
When was Whip-Smart - song - created?
Whip-Smart - song - was created on 1995-02-15.
What does whip mean in the saying smart as a whip?
What do you expect dude? Man you should know this by now.
Simile she is as smart as a?
Smart as a Fox or Monkey ???
Simile as smart as what?
As smart as a whip is one of the most popular similes used to describe cleverness. As smart as a fox is another simile often used to describe cleverness.
What is the origin of the phrase 'smart butt'?
sumething
What is the origin of the word flog?
The word "flog" comes from the British slang term "flog" meaning to beat or whip. It is believed to have originated in the early 19th century.
What is the origin of monarchy?
It is from Haiti if you smart your cool EAT NOODLES Tittles:::::::::(:::::)
What is the meaning of the name Chamboko Sjambok Afrikaans?
The meaning of the name Chamboko Sjambok Afrikaans in Shona language of the African origin is "a whip."
Who does the dream whip commercials?
dream whip!? u mean miracle whip or cool whip?
Who sang you can whip it whip it good?
The song was "whip it" by Devo
