smart aleck
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smart alecks
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自作聪明的人, 万事通
an annoying individual who behaves as if they know everything
The exact origin of the idiom "smart aleck" is unclear, but it is believed to have emerged in the United States in the mid-19th century. The idiom "smart aleck" refers to a person who often makes snarky or witty remarks, typically intended to show off their intelligence or provoke others. The term carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the person's behavior is seen as arrogant or obnoxious.
- During the game, he made fun of the opposing team's mistakes, acting like a smart aleck and rubbing it in their faces.
在比赛期间，他嘲笑对方球队的错误，表现得像个万事通，并在他们面前炫耀。
- He always has a snarky comeback to everything; he's such a smart aleck.
他对任何事情总是有尖刻的回应；他真是个万事通。
- I can already imagine him being a smart aleck during the interview, trying to outwit the interviewer with clever remarks.
我已经可以想象他在面试中表现得像个自作聪明的人，试图用聪明的言论智胜面试官。