bright as a button

English

Pronunciation

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Adjective

bright as a button (not comparable)

1. (simile) Very intelligent.
   • 1868, Sarah Stuart Robbins, Ned's motto, page 42:

     You needn't plague yourself about her no how, because she's bright as a button, and knows all about what you want and what you don't wan't ^[sic], as well as a sensible being.

2. (simile) Very cheery, energetic and upbeat.

Synonyms

• bright as a new button
• bright as a new coin
• bright as a new dollar
• bright as a new penny
• bright as a new pin

Translations

intelligent

• Finnish: terävä kuin partaveitsi