(adjective) very smart
Example Sentences:
A: How is your son doing in school?
B: Great! He is getting great marks! He is sharp as a tack! How is your son?
A: Terrible! I am jealous!
My new dog is as sharp as a tack. She knows how to sit, stay, beg and bark all night.
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