sharp as a tack
The phrase "sharp as a tack" is usually used to describe someone who is extremely intelligent, quick-witted, or mentally astute. It suggests that the person is mentally sharp, perceptive, and has a keen ability to understand or solve complex problems easily. The comparison to a tack, which is a small pointed metal pin used for fastening things together, implies someone's sharpness in thinking or intellectual agility.
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