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in_the_loop_682 the knowledge one needs to live on the streets; less literally, it means knowledge of the way things work in the real world

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STREET SMARTS Jim and George drifted from city to city, living off the streets and stealing. They managed to avoid getting caught by the police because of their street smarts.Ms. Howard is a good businesswoman. Although she studied at Harvard Business School, she’s also picked up some street smarts and can play hardball when she has to.

Id	in_the_loop_682
Idiom	STREET SMARTS
Definition	the knowledge one needs to live on the streets; less literally, it means knowledge of the way things work in the real world
Examples	Jim and George drifted from city to city, living off the streets and stealing. They managed to avoid getting caught by the police because of their street smarts. Ms. Howard is a good businesswoman. Although she studied at Harvard Business School, she’s also picked up some street smarts and can play hardball when she has to.

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