伶牙俐齿 (líng yá lì chǐ) — (idiom) clever and eloquent; having the gift of the gab; sharp-tongued in a good way
Definition
Idiom praising someone who speaks cleverly and persuasively — 'sharp-tongued in a good way.' Often implies skillful argumentation or quick, articulate speech, not blunt talk.
idiom
clever and eloquenthaving the gift of the gabsharp-tongued in a good way
Examples
- 伶牙俐齿，。Tā zhēn shì gè líng yá lì chǐ de nǚ hái, měi cì dá biàn dōu ràng lǎo shī wú huà kě shuō.She's really a sharp-tongued girl — every time she defends her thesis she leaves the teacher speechless.
- 伶牙俐齿，。Zuò xiāo shòu jiù dé líng yá lì chǐ, cái néng shuō fú kè hù qiān hé tong.To be in sales you need to be eloquent, so you can persuade clients to sign contracts.
- 伶牙俐齿，。Suī rán wǒ suàn bú shàng líng yá lì chǐ, dàn wǒ yě néng bǎ dào lǐ jiǎng qīng chǔ.Although I'm not particularly eloquent, I can still explain the reasoning clearly.
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