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bright spark

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a bright spark (British & Australian)
an intelligent person. Some bright spark was clearing up and threw my invitation away.
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The wonderful turmoil went on--presently a bright spark sprung from a blade, and that blade broken in several pieces, sent one of its fragments flying to the ceiling.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
His sister sat in the darker corner by the fireside, now looking at him, now looking at the bright sparks as they dropped upon the hearth.
Hard Times by Dickens, Charles View in context
They would not listen; and drew nearer, saying, while bright sparks showered from their lips, "We will not let you go, for you have promised to be ours if the gems you brought proved worthless; so fling away this cold white cloak, and bathe with us in the fire fountains, and help us bring back to our bosom flames the light we gave you for the child.
Flower Fables by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
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