street smarts
US /ˈstriːt smɑːrts/
UK /ˈstriːt smɑːrts/
1.
세상 물정, 사회생활 능력
the ability to deal with difficult or dangerous situations, especially in big cities, in a practical and effective way
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He may not have a degree, but he has plenty of street smarts.
그는 학위는 없지만, 세상 물정에 밝다.
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You need some serious street smarts to survive in this city.
이 도시에서 살아남으려면 상당한 세상 물정이 필요해.