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get smart

  • created sense approved 耍小聪明/耍小聰明 · shuǎ​xiǎo​cōng​ming · get smart

    耍小聪明 / 耍小聰明

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    get smart

    to display one's cleverness in a shallow, annoying, or counterproductive way

    他总爱耍小聪明,结果适得其反,让大家都很反感。

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  • created sense approved 耍小聪明/耍小聰明 · shuǎ​xiǎo​cōng​ming · petty tricks

    耍小聪明 / 耍小聰明

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    petty tricks

    to resort to minor deceits or shortcuts to gain an advantage or avoid effort

    别跟我耍小聪明,老老实实说实话。

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