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a smart cookie
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a clever person who makes good decisions
Friendly praise. Mainly American, but common in British speech too. 'A tough cookie' is a strong, determined person.
In context
Your daughter's a smart cookie; she fixed my laptop in five minutes.
Don't try to fool Mrs Thu; she's one smart cookie.
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