| 词汇 | sharp-elbowed |
| 释义 | sharp-elbowed adjective uk /ˌʃɑːpˈel.bəʊd/ us /ˌʃɑːrpˈel.boʊd/ willing and able to be forceful in order to succeed or move forward, either by being very determined and competitive or by physically pushing other people out of the way: Both men are fast-talking, plain-spoken, sharp-elbowed politicians. The city's commuters are notoriously sharp-elbowed. Related words sharp elbows sharpenyour elbows He styled himself as the president's sharp-elbowed enforcer. The party is keen to prevent the sharp-elbowed middle classes from abandoning state schools. The movie is a fun, engaging take on the sharp-elbowed fashion industry. A staff room in which the emphasis is on support and partnership is far better than a sharp-elbowed me-first competitive working environment. Competing and contending (non-sporting) as a dare be one up on someoneidiom cat catchup challenge someone to something/do something dare get one up on someoneidiom give someone/something a run for their moneyidiom go in for something go toe to toeidiom hyper-competitive jungle pit runners and ridersidiom sharp elbowsidiom sharpen (something) up sharpen your elbowsidiom showing snap toe You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Strong-willed |
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