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Christine
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Have you heard of the idiom, "as sharp as a tack?" Check your understanding with this quiz question.
Despite being over 90, my mother-in-law is as sharp as a tack. This means that:
she is very sarcastic.
she is very intelligent and clever.
she is always insulting everyone.
she is confused and nonsensical.
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Nov 12, 2025 8:46 PM