sharp as a needle

(as) sharp as a needle

Intelligent and quick-thinking. Ted's as sharp as a needle, so he'll find a solution to this problem. Of course Ellen is our valedictorian—she's as sharp as a needle. My granddad may be old and cantankerous, but he's still sharp as a needle. You can't get anything past him.

See also: needle, sharp

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sharp as a needle

extremely quick-witted.

A North American variant is sharp as a tack .

See also: needle, sharp

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