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Clever Clogs

Posted by Bruce Kahl on July 11, 2000

In Reply to: Clever Clogs or Hows your father posted by laura on July 11, 2000

clever clogs

Someone who gives the impression of knowing everything; especially someone who thinks he can easily outsmart his fellows.The term is used in the jocular by those who see through their transparent schemes.
Here in the USA we call this person a wise guy!

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