Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts
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STREET SMARTS
the knowledge one needs to live on the streets; less literally, it means knowledge of the way things work in the real world
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1. Jim and George drifted from city to city, living off the streets and stealing. They managed to avoid getting caught by the police because of their street smarts.
2. Ms. Howard is a good businesswoman. Although she studied at Harvard Business School, she’s also picked up some street smarts and can play hardball when she has to. |
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