Definition
(a) sharp (knife): (a) razor-like (knife) which cuts well
(a) sharp (person): (a) quick-witted, clever, astute (person)
(8 o'clock) sharp: (8 o'clock) on the dot, exactly, and not a minute later
- "Just a quick reminder that we will be meeting at 8:30 sharp tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to discuss possible names for a new Delavigne skin cream to be released at the end of the year."
- "The "power suit" originated in the 1980s, and was typified by wide shoulder pads and sharp angles."
- "Come to my office at 6 o'clock sharp."
- "I can tell you're a sharp one!"
- "You must be in the dining room at 7.30 sharp , and have finished eating by 7.45 sharp ."
- "They're supposed to have our flagship stand in Paris, but their sales have taken a sharp drop."
- "Moira : Och, that Candy Summers, she's as sharp as a marshmallow!"
- "It is covered with hundreds of tiny little sharp little things... like... eh... needles."
Still unsure of the best way to use 'Sharp'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.
