| 词汇 | sharp-elbows |
| 释义 | sharp elbowsidiom a willingness and ability 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: Sometimes you do need to have sharp elbows in this business. Getting on the train required sharp elbows. He had no real talent, but made up for this with his sharp elbows. She is extremely polite, but that is not to say that she lacks sharp elbows. Is the glass ceiling so tough that only those with the sharpest elbows can break through? Related words sharp-elbowed sharpenyour elbows 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-elbowed sharpen (something) up sharpen your elbowsidiom showing snap toe You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Strength of will and determination |
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