A whizz kid In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a whizz kid", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-12-02 11:12

Meaning of A whizz kid

Synonyms:

boy wonder

A whizz kid noun phrase informal

Another variant of this noun is "whiz kid."

Someone who is very skilled or successful at something at a young age.

You must see the new guy. I guarantee you that whizz kid will save our company.

Kate used to be nobody, but now she is a science whizz kid. Who would've known, right?

Other phrases about:

Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration
Genius largely depends on hard work instead of an inspired flash of insight.
budding genius

A young person with signs of great intelligence

use (one's) noodle

To use one's own intelligence 

a/one smart cookie

Used to describe a person who is smart, clever or intelligent

(all) great minds run in the same channel

Wise or intelligent poeple think alike or have the same ideas

Origin of A whizz kid

This phrase comes from the popular radio series Quiz Kids in the 1940s. The show was about a team of 5 outstandingly clever children who answered questions sent in by listeners.

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to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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