streetwise in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

streetwise in the PONS Dictionary

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He is characterised as having streetwise ways and a disarming smile.
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The lyrics contain an element of religious allegory as the singer boasts of his streetwise toughness.
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He appeared in 110 films between 1926 and 1945, often playing streetwise characters, from the city.
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The strip followed the experiences of a rural spinster raising her young cousin, a streetwise urban child.
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Critics describe the album as urbane and exotic, surreal and streetwise, and alive with invention and emotion.
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In many cases, streetwise priests form groups, associations, or communities, especially inclusive to laics.
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It was to show the girls in an urban setting as the more streetwise variants of girl groups.
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It is an 8 million facility designed to make youths more streetwise.
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It features a hen party, a young streetwise girl and a scary-looking vagrant.
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She is small, but squat and very tough and streetwise.
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