Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English

Savvy

What does it mean?

Smart/knowledgeable (esp. practical).

REAL WORDS.
REAL ENGLISH.
Native UK character with a collection of useful English phrases

Is it positive or negative?

Positive.

When do you use it?

Use it to praise smart choices.

Examples

Example 1: That idea sounds very savvy to me.

Example 2: He was a bit savvy after the long trip.

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Question for you

When would you use "Savvy" in real life?

Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.

Practise it in a lesson

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Want your English to sound less textbook and more real? Using "Savvy" is a great start. I teach practical speaking in online English lessons with a British native speaker. You can also check out Scrummy. Find out more here.

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