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too smart for your own good

/tu smɑrt fər oʊn gʊd/ /tuː smɑːt fə əʊn gʊd/
idiom Emotions Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 zekâsı başına iş açmak, çok bilmişlik etmek

Definition (English)

So clever, or so sure of your own cleverness, that it causes problems for you.

Example Sentences

  1. He tried to outsmart the teacher, but was too smart for his own good.
    Öğretmeni alt etmeye çalıştı ama zekâsı başına iş açtı.
  2. Don't be too smart for your own good; listen to advice.
    Çok bilmişlik etme; tavsiyeleri dinle.

Synonyms

too clever by half

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