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spark
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a bright spark (British & Australian)
an intelligent person. Some bright spark was clearing up and threw my invitation away.
See also: bright

a spark plug (American, informal)

a person with a lot of energy and ideas who encourages the other people in a group. The school's new principal is the spark plug in a team that includes parents, teachers and community.
See also: plug


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