smart as a whip
Example Sentences
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“He is smart as a whip, he’s a great dog, but they surrendered him because they don’t have time for him,” Gambone said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2022
He’s smart as a whip and is already reading independently, but socially he’s just not there yet.
From Slate • Sep. 10, 2020
But she’s no eye candy: She’s smart as a whip, and learns enough about the game - though she never plays - to take it over when her boss stops paying her.
From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2017
“He’s a natural at it. But he’s smart as a whip and he works on his craft. To have a guy at his age with the work ethic, you’ve got to praise him for that.”
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2017
Junior was a rotund little man with a cherubic face, who was as smart as a whip and liked all over the town.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
