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Eslpod Sharp Word Means Clever Hear Talking Sight

Id ESLPod_0600_WE_0874
Episode Id ESLPod 600
Episode Title Talking About Sight
Phrase sharp
Text The word "sharp," in this podcast, means clearly defined, or easily seen and understood: "The professor's definition draws a sharp line between conservative and liberal politics." The word "sharp" also means clever or intelligent: "Maggie is really sharp! She always understands new concepts immediately." Someone who is "sharp-eared" or "sharp-eyed" is able to hear or see very well: "She wants to get a sharp-eared dog that will hear any intruders." Someone who is "sharp-tongued" is very direct and says mean or unfriendly things that hurt other people's feelings: "If you want to be successful in your career, you'll have to find a way to be less sharp-tongued." Finally, someone who is "sharp-witted" is able to think very quickly and create clever responses in very little time: "Sharp-witted students do very well on the school's debate team."
Topics Business | Health + Medicine

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