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Discover LudwigThe phrase "street smart" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to someone who is savvy or wise in the practical aspects of living. For example: "John is a kind and gentle man, but he's also street smart - he always knows the best deals and shortcuts around town."
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street smart
adjective
Alternative spelling of street-smart
synonyms
Exact(35)
"But he's definitely street smart".
"But I knew it had to be gritty, street smart.
"We're not an academic family; we're street smart.
I will say this: he's incredibly shrewd, incredibly street smart.
They're very serene, low profile for certain, and street smart".
He did Street Smart, and boom – he's on his way.
Similar(25)
"Trump's street-smart.
Smart but street-smart, too.
I'm street-smart.
In other words, become mean street-smart.
"So he is street-smart.
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