(as) bright as a (new) button
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used to refer to someone who is intelligent or sharp enough to quickly understand things
Dialect
British
British
Approving
Idiom
Exempel
Even in her old age, Grandma's mind remains as bright as a new button. She can recall stories from her youth with remarkable clarity.
John always impresses us with his quick thinking and problem-solving skills. He's as bright as a button.
