show cunning

Frequency: 6.27.3 per million words

To demonstrate cunning through actions.

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Examples (10)

  • The fox shows great cunning in avoiding the hunter's traps.
  • In the final move, the chess master showed incredible cunning to win the game.
  • He got the promotion by showing a level of cunning his rivals couldn't match.
  • To succeed in these negotiations, you must show both patience and cunning.
  • The spy had shown remarkable cunning to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters.
  • He failed because he didn't show enough cunning to outwit his opponent.
  • The villain in the story will surely show his cunning in the next chapter.
  • Did the politician show true cunning or just sheer luck during the debate?
  • Her ability to show cunning under pressure was her greatest asset.
  • The character is showing more and more cunning as the series progresses.