Translations for „smart alec“ in the English » German Dictionary

smart alec(k) [ˈsmɑ:tˌælek, Am ˌsmɑ:rtˈælek] N pej inf

smart alec(k)

Schlauberger(in) m (f) inf

smart alec(k)

Besserwisser(in) m (f)

smart alec(k)

Blitzgneißer m A inf

ˈsmart-alec(k) ADJ inf

smart-alec(k)

neunmalklug

smart-alec(k)

klugscheißerisch sl

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Don't be a smart alec when it comes to haggling or you'll run the risk of offending the stallholders.

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It should also not be considered up for grabs by smart alec politicians with visions.

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Luckily, learning comes easily to hima bit too easily, however, and being naturally smart has allowed him to become a lazy smart alec.

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We didn't know we were poor until some smart alec told us.

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A smart alec and a berserker, she is considered a loose cannon but is generally reliable.

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I will probably punch the next smart alec who mentions toothpick within earshot.

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I must cast myself as just another smart alec yelling from the sideline.

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Some smart alec, travelling guy at the bar went down to the back shed, brought one back to the front bar and sold the publican one of his own fowls.

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