clever clogs

noun

British, informal + disapproving
: a person who is clever in a way that is annoying

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And with their amalgamation of talents, the clever clogs at CIES Football Observatory have valued Real Madrid’s squad at €1.8billion. Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024

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