Clever clogs In english explanation

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

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-09-21 10:09

Meaning of Clever clogs

Synonyms:

bright spark

Variants:

clever dick

Clever clogs British Australia humorous noun

Used to refer to someone who is intelligent or smart 

She is such a clever clogs. She solved this tough math problem easily.

Other phrases about:

know on which side bread is buttered
To know how to act or treat others in order to get the advantage
bright idea

A brilliant idea or thought.

Origin of Clever clogs

The original version was "clever boots". "Boots" was an alternative way of saying "fellow" as far back as the early 1600s. Since clogs were used in North of England many years ago, instead of saying "what a clever fellow", the expression has become "what a clever clogs".

The Origin Cited: quora.com , theanswerbank.co.uk .
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