The difference between Book smart and Street-smart

When used as adjectives, book smart means having knowledge obtained by reading and studying ("book-learning"), rather than by practical experience, whereas street-smart means having practical rather than theoretical knowledge, such as what is learned on the streets rather than in the classroom.


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  1. Book smart as an adjective:

    Having knowledge obtained by reading and studying ("book-learning"), rather than by practical experience.

  1. Street-smart as an adjective:

    Having practical rather than theoretical knowledge, such as what is learned on the streets rather than in the classroom.

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