Smart Alec

Obo | 23:15 Sat 17th Aug 2002 | Phrases & Sayings

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Where did this phrase originate? Who is Alec and was he really so smart?

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Lozzer

Well there was an Icelandic King in the 18th century called Aleczandia Smarta who was very wise, hence the term smart alec.

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