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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of Idiom/Phrase

Smart Alec

  1. knowledge show-off
  2. a clever person
  3. a resourceful person
  4. a person who is aware of everything

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Option 1 : knowledge show-off
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The correct answer is knowledge show-off

     

  • Smart Alec is an idiom used to refer to a person who shows off his knowledge
    • Example - "Stop being a condescending jerk, you Smart Alec!"
  • It is a person who knows a lot, a person who is clever but he always demeans others by showing-off his knowledge.

      

  • Synonyms for Smart Alec are- smarty-pants
  • Antonyms for Smart Alec are-  Humble

Hence, the correct answer is- knowledge show-off

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