Yankee ingenuity
Frequency: 4.00.5 per million words
Used to describe a particular type of cleverness or resourcefulness, often associated with people from the northern United States.
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- The settlers survived the harsh winter thanks to their remarkable Yankee ingenuity.
- The old farmer used Yankee ingenuity to fix his broken tractor.
- My grandfather could fix anything with duct tape and wire; he had that classic Yankee ingenuity.
- With a bit of Yankee ingenuity, they transformed the shed into a cozy cabin.
- It will take a bit of Yankee ingenuity to get this old engine running again.
- Her solution showcased true Yankee ingenuity.
- The early success of the company was built on sheer Yankee ingenuity and hard work.
- They always relied on Yankee ingenuity to overcome challenges.
- The film celebrates the spirit of Yankee ingenuity that built the nation.
- The product was a testament to American Yankee ingenuity.
- Some people call it Yankee ingenuity; others just call it being frugal.
- It took considerable Yankee ingenuity to complete the project under budget.
- Faced with a lack of resources, the team demonstrated true Yankee ingenuity by creating a solution from scratch.
- Throughout history, Yankee ingenuity has driven many innovations.
- Do you think a little Yankee ingenuity is what's needed to solve this crisis?
- You can always count on a bit of Yankee ingenuity when resources are scarce.
- This clever device is a perfect example of Yankee ingenuity at its best.
- Demonstrating remarkable Yankee ingenuity, she built a solar-powered device from scrap.
- With a bit of Yankee ingenuity, she turned an old barn into a beautiful home.
- The legend of Yankee ingenuity is deeply rooted in American culture.