Meaning of the word "bright spark" in English

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bright spark

US /braɪt spɑːrk/
UK /braɪt spɑːrk/
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Idiom

1.

a clever and intelligent person (often used ironically to mean the opposite)

Example:
Our new intern is a real bright spark; he solved the problem in minutes.
Oh, you forgot your wallet again? What a bright spark you are!
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