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bright as a button en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable, qualifier:simile) Very intelligent.
    • You needn't plague yourself about her no how, because she's bright as a button, and knows all about what you want and what you don't wan't ^([sic]), as well as a sensible being. 1868, Sarah Stuart Robbins, Ned's motto, page 42:
  2. (not-comparable, qualifier:simile) Very cheery, energetic and upbeat.

Synonyms

bright as a new penny · bright as a new dollar · bright as a new button · bright as a new coin · bright as a new pin

Translations (1)

fi terävä kuin partaveitsi (intelligent)