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know-it-all

/ˈnəʊ.ɪt.ɔːl/

/ˈnoʊ.ɪt.ɔl/

Translations

know-it-allnoun

know-it-alls

/ˈnəʊ.ɪt.ɔːl/

/ˈnoʊ.ɪt.ɔl/

je-sais-toutFamilier, péjoratif. S’emploie aussi pour une femme sans changement de forme.

Despite his lack of experience, he acted like a know-it-all during the meeting.

Malgré son manque d’expérience, il s’est comporté comme un je-sais-tout pendant la réunion.

Synonyms

smart aleck

wise guy

know-it-alladjective

/ˈnəʊ ɪt ɔːl/

/ˈnoʊ ɪt ɔl/

prétentieuxPéjoratif. Rend l’idée d’une attitude arrogante et trop sûre d’elle.

His know-it-all attitude made it difficult for others to work with him.

Son attitude prétentieuse rendait difficile la collaboration avec lui.

Synonyms

know-it-allnoun

A person who behaves as if they know everything.

Despite his lack of experience, he acted like a know-it-all during the meeting.

know-it-alladjective

Having or showing an attitude of self-assuredness and arrogance, often characterized by a tendency to believe one knows everything.

His know-it-all attitude made it difficult for others to work with him.