street-smart

Example Sentences

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If the spark does not return, Brook will rely on the power of the collective – what India's bowling coach Morne Morkel described as a more "street smart" England set-up under the Yorkshireman's leadership.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Hyde is initially the more "street smart" member of the friend group but over time, he becomes the intelligent yet compassionate "tough guy" who harbors a deep love for his ex-girlfriend Jackie Burkhart.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2023

The deeply caring Tess is a perfect victim, but she’s also street smart, and her soft skills and ability to read others are the most effective powers for fighting the evil she encounters.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2022

“He had a first class legal intellect while at the same time being street smart and tough.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

I keep chattering and though she’s my little sister, she’s street smart.

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes