Some smart alec wrote in to say that the last edition of the newspaper contained 37 printing errors.
有个自以为是的傢伙来信说，上一期的报纸上有37处印刷错误。
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They also gave him the nickname Smart Alec, which means to be too smart for own good.
他们还给他取了个绰号“Smart Alec”, 意思是指为了自己的利益聪明过头。
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Smart aleck
A smart aleck, also spelled smart alec, is someone whose sarcastic, wisecracking, or humorous manner is delivered in an offensive, obnoxious, or cocky way. Other closely related terms include know-it-all, smarty pants, wisenheimer, and wise guy.
It may also refer to: