sharp with sb

Frequency: 7.048.9 per million words

to speak to someone in an angry or severe way

sharpsharp + PREPOSITION

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with

Examples (10)

  • She was very sharp with me when I talked during her lecture.
  • The manager was unusually sharp with his team this morning.
  • Why are you always so sharp with your brother?
  • He regretted being so sharp with his assistant after the mistake.
  • If you continue to be sharp with customers, we'll have a problem.
  • Despite her calm exterior, she can be quite sharp with people when provoked.
  • The coach became sharp with the players after their poor performance.
  • I wish he wouldn't be so sharp with me every time I ask a question.
  • Don't be so sharp with the children; they're just trying to help.
  • Having been sharp with her colleague, she immediately felt guilty.