English Idioms

clever clogs

henze

User since 2011
Posts: 4

7 Sept. 2012

Is it despective to qualify somebody as "clever clogs"
Thanks

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Dwight
User since 2012
Posts: 32
8 Sept. 2012

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I can imagine what you are refering to. It's about the little comment GymGlish gives when rating your lesson results. "Well done, clever clogs". This question about what "clever clogs" means has come up in it forum a score of times. Usually, the term 'clever clogs' has a critical tone to it, but I can assure you: When GymGlish calls somebody a clever clogs when evaluating their results, it is meant as an amicable compliment.
henze
User since 2011
Posts: 4
8 Sept. 2012

Thanks a lot. I was concerned by a possible negative nuance of the comment and I didn't understand it
Thanks a lot. I was concerned by a possible negative nuance of the comment and I didn't understand it
Cecile
User since 2020
Posts: 4
14 Oct. 2012

neither did I ; those two words were very intriguing about a good work . "clever clogs " ?
neither did I ; those two words were very intriguing about a good work . "clever clogs " ?
Paul in Liverpool
User since 2013
Posts: 12
2 Oct. 2013

It can be both. You can could call someone a clever clogs (it's something 3-12 year old may use as a phrase) but generally it would be teasing a little. I am attempting to learn French. Would anyone need help with their English in return for helping me with my French. By email? psg2000@gmail.com
It can be both. You can could call someone a clever clogs (it's something 3-12 year old may use as a phrase) but generally it would be teasing a little. I am attempting to learn French. Would anyone need help with their English in return for helping me with my French. By email? psg2000@gmail.com

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