Get smart Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈsmɑɹt
GET or GIT-SMART
ɡˈɛt/ /smˈɑːt
get-SMAAT
Definición
To become more intelligent, aware, or clever, often by learning from experience or paying attention. Sometimes used to tell someone to stop being naive or careless.
Uso & Matices
Informal; often used as advice or warning ("You'd better get smart"). Can imply street-smarts or general cleverness. Not about formal education, but practical wisdom. Sometimes mildly critical or challenging.
Spanish: volverse listo - ponerse inteligentePortuguese (BR): ficar esperto - se tornar inteligentePortuguese (PT): ficar esperto - tornar-se inteligenteChinese (Simplified): 变聪明 - 变机灵Chinese (Traditional): 變聰明 - 變機靈Hindi: समझदार बनना - चालाक बननाArabic: يصبح ذكيًا - يصير فطناًBengali: চতুর হওয়া - বুদ্ধিমান হওয়াRussian: поумнеть - стать смышленымJapanese: 賢くなる - 抜け目がなくなるVietnamese: trở nên khôn ngoan - biết tính toánKorean: 똑똑해지다 - 눈치 있어지다Turkish: akıllanmak - uyanık olmakUrdu: سمجھدار ہونا - ہوشیار ہوناIndonesian: jadi pintar - jadi cerdas
Oraciones de Ejemplo
You need to get smart if you want to avoid trouble.
basic
He finally got smart and locked his bike.
basic
It’s time to get smart about saving money.
basic
You can’t just trust everyone—get smart!
natural
She really got smart after losing her wallet once.
natural
If you want to make it in this city, you have to get smart.
natural