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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."
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoWasn't this once used as "it smarts like a whip."
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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 ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
What is the origin of the phrase arm pit?
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What is the origin of the phrase 'smart butt'?
sumething
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 is origin of smart as a whip?
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.
What does whip mean in the saying smart as a whip?
What do you expect dude? Man you should know this by now.
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 the phrase eat you?
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
Simile she is as smart as a?
Smart as a Fox or Monkey ???
What is the meaning of ' I wanted neither whip or spur?
i want to know phrase meaning of this i wanted no whip nor spur
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 ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What does the phrase 'She is one smart cookie' mean?
she is one smart person
