Idiom: Sharp-Elbowed
Meanings
How to pronounce "sharp-elbowed":
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Possessing narrow, bony, rather pointed elbows.
Pushy; having a boldly assertive manner intended to establish an advantage.
Example Sentences
1
He is known for his sharp-elbowed negotiating tactics.
2
The sharp-elbowed lawyer aggressively pushed his way through the crowded courtroom.
3
She used her sharp-elbowed strategies to win the business deal.
4
The team's star player has a sharp-elbowed style of play.
5
In the competitive world of politics, sharp-elbowed campaigns are common.