| 单词 | to box clever |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto box clever P4. Originally British slang. to box clever: to behave cleverly; to use one's wits. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > cunning > be cunning or act cunningly [verb (intransitive)] > be astute to be up to trap1819 to box clever1936 1936 ‘J. Curtis’ Gilt Kid vi. 62 He knew, however, that he would have to box clever. 1950 A. Baron There's No Home 210 If you box clever and keep your mouth shut,..you ought to be able to count on a suspended sentence. 2011 Art Q. Spring 17/2 These are going to be tough times,..we've got to box clever. < as lemmas |
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