RAZOR-SHARP - Translation from English into German

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English

German

ˈra·zor sharp ADJ pred, ˈra·zor-sharp ADJ attr

1. razor sharp (sharp):

razor sharp: scharf wie ein Rasiermesser [o. eine Rasierklinge]

razor sharp teeth: messerscharfe Zähne

2. razor sharp fig (intelligent):

razor sharp person: [äußerst] scharfsinnig

razor sharp brain [or mind]: [messer]scharfer Verstand

German

English

I. mes·ser·scharf [ˈmɛsɐˈʃarf] ADJ

messerscharf: razor-sharp a. fig

II. mes·ser·scharf [ˈmɛsɐˈʃarf] ADV

messerscharf: very astutely

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razor sharp teeth: messerscharfe Zähne

razor sharp brain [or mind]: [messer]scharfer Verstand

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With model good looks, worldly sophistication, and a razor sharp intelligence she is able to handle almost any situation.

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While razor wire is much sharper than the standard barbed wire, it is named after its appearance, but is not actually razor sharp.

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She carries with her a number of trick darts in addition to the normal ones that are merely razor sharp.

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Sunny climbs up the shaft with her razor sharp teeth, gets their ersatz rope and jumps back down into the net.

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Liz brings the van around and gets her throat sliced by the cane's razor sharp handle.

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