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smart as a whip

ADJECTIVE
quick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able active deft effective keen ready sharp vigorous wise
STRONG
acute adept knowing prompt savvy slick whiz
WEAK
adroit all there apt astute bright canny capable clever competent dexterous discerning effectual intelligent nimble-witted on the ball perceptive perspicacious quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick on the uptake quick-witted receptive sharp as a tack shrewd skillful wired
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blunt dull idle ignorant impotent inactive ineffective inept lazy slow stupid unintelligent useless weak
STRONG
clumsy
WEAK
sluggish uneducated

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

Off the field he was quiet, serene, and smart as a whip, his passivity neatly hiding an astounding determination to succeed.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger