box clever
idiomPart ofclever
box clever — idiom
1. to act in a smart and sometimes slightly dishonest way in order to get what you
1.idiom
Definition
to act in a smart and sometimes slightly dishonest way in order to get what you want, especially in a competitive situation
Example
The company boxed clever by filing the patent before their rivals even finished the design.
In the election debate, each candidate tried to box clever and catch the other off guard.