Stop acting like a wise apple and listen to me.
wise apple
idiomA smart aleck.
The teacher told the student to stop being a wise apple during the history lesson.
Despite his reputation as a persistent wise apple, his clever remarks often provided a necessary perspective during the tense board meeting.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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apple polisher
A sycophant; a toady.
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bad apple
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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penny wise and pound foolish
Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.
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rotten apple
A bad person, especially one who has a corrupting influence on others.
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the apple does not fall far from the tree
A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.
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word to the wise
A brief piece of advice.