Box Clever

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /bɑks ˈklɛvər/

Definitions of box clever

noun a container typically made of wood or cardboard, used for storing or transporting items

Example Sentences

A1 I always have to box clever when it comes to budgeting for groceries.

A2 She had to box clever in order to solve the puzzle.

B1 The team had to box clever to come up with a winning strategy.

B2 In order to succeed in the competitive market, companies must box clever.

C1 The politician was known for his ability to box clever in negotiations.

C2 The detective had to box clever to outsmart the criminal mastermind.

adjective smart, cunning, or shrewd in a particular situation

Example Sentences

A1 She always tries to box clever when playing games with her friends.

A2 The detective had to box clever to solve the mystery.

B1 In order to win the negotiation, you need to box clever and think ahead.

B2 The team had to box clever in order to outsmart their opponents.

C1 The politician was known for his ability to box clever in tricky situations.

C2 The chess grandmaster always boxes clever to outwit his opponents.

Examples of box clever in a Sentence

formal In order to succeed in this competitive industry, it is important to box clever and always stay one step ahead.

informal If you want to win the game, you gotta box clever and outsmart your opponents.

slang She's always able to box clever and come out on top in any situation.

figurative Life is like a puzzle, sometimes you need to box clever to find the right solution.

Grammatical Forms of box clever

past tense

boxed clever

plural

boxes clever

comparative

more box clever

superlative

most box clever

present tense

box clever

future tense

will box clever

perfect tense

have boxed clever

continuous tense

is boxing clever

singular

box clever

positive degree

box clever

infinitive

to box clever

gerund

boxing clever

participle

boxed clever

Origin and Evolution of box clever

First Known Use: 1903 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'box clever' originated in British slang and is believed to have originated from the sport of boxing where being 'clever' meant being skillful and strategic in the ring.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'box clever' has evolved to mean being cunning, resourceful, or crafty in a non-physical sense, often used to describe someone who is able to outsmart others in a situation.