wise guy

Example Sentences

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Mileage for the actor’s wise guy persona will vary — I’ve personally had my fill for several lifetimes, with or without time travel — and it’s hard here to separate the movie from the leading man.

From New York Times

Mr. Biden, referring to his comment to the CNN reporter, said he owed an apology: “I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy with the last answer I gave.”

From New York Times

Biden would apologize to Collins later that day, saying "I shouldn't have been such a wise guy with the last answer I gave."

From Salon

Mr. Biden later apologized for getting “short” with Ms. Collins and for being a “wise guy.”

From Washington Times

The US president later apologised on the tarmac for being "such a wise guy".

From BBC