Know-It-All

B2 8+

Synonyms of know-it-all

Antonyms of know-it-all

Collocations of know-it-all

smart aleck
Frequency: 70 %

Don't be such a smart aleck and just listen to what I'm saying.

wise guy
Frequency: 60 %

He always has a sarcastic remark ready, he's such a wise guy.

smarty pants
Frequency: 45 %

Stop acting like a smarty pants and admit when you don't know something.

clever clogs
Frequency: 30 %

She's always correcting others, a real clever clogs.

Idiomatic Expressions for know-it-all

  • Phrase: The office know-it-all
    Meaning: Refers to a person in a workplace who is seen as always having the answers and being unwilling to admit when they don't know something.
    Usage: Don't bother asking the office know-it-all for help; they'll just tell you what to do without considering your input.