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it come from the sharpest tack of the world

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that 'sharp" is sometimes used to mean "smart"

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To be smart

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What does the idiom sharp as attack mean?

It's "Sharp as a tack." And it means that the person is of high intelligence. Example : Person : "My son got a perfect score on his history test!" Person2 : "Yeah, that boy is sharp as a tack."


What is sharp as a tack in Swedish?

The idiom itself doesn't exist. You can use "skarp som en kniv" or "skarp som en rakkniv" which means sharp as a knife and sharp as a razor, respectively. Since it is a similie it will be understood although it's not a very common expression.


What will a horse wear that is small and sharp?

A horse will wear a horseshoe that is small and sharp.


What do you call a small sharp pin?

There are many names for small sharp pins such as: Pins, Needles, etc. The one that is most likely is a tack. That is probably your answer, a tack.


If you're quick as a fox and sharp as a tack what are you?

quick witted


What are more examples of a wedge?

Pin , Scissors , Sharp nail/tack


Does sharp as a tack mean very knowledgeable?

No, it is better used to mean perceptive, or sometimes cunning.


What does head like a tack mean?

It is an old saying meaning that the person is sharp, or very intelligent.


Where did the cliches As smart as a tac come from?

First, get your cliches correct. It's SHARP AS A TACK and that should make it obvious. Tacks are little nails, and they're sharp on one end.


What does the idiom you are such a brain mean?

The idiom "you are such a brain" is typically used to compliment someone's intelligence or cleverness. It means that the person is very smart or sharp-minded.


What is the meaning of idiom cat eyes?

sharp eye means see small to small things easily


What does the idiom razor sharp wit mean?

Someone who is quick to come back with a witty, smart, or brilliant answer.