Phrases with «sharp elbows»

The phrase "sharp elbows" is a figurative expression used to describe someone who is assertive, competitive, and willing to push their way through in order to achieve their goals. Full definition

Sentences with «sharp elbows»

  • He's been known to have sharp elbows as a public official, and we have no doubt he'll follow through on his promise. (silive.com)
  • Debates and editorial board meetings showed the two candidates close on many issues, from a Women's Equality Act to gun control legislation, albeit with sharp elbows wherever differences occurred. (hudsonvalleyone.com)
  • Several of New York's races have already begun to heat up, including in Utica, where the incumbent Claudia Tenney, a conservative firebrand, has been throwing sharp elbows at Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, considered to be her likely opponent next year. (nytimes.com)
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