too clever by half
/tu ˈklɛv.ə baɪ hɛəf/
overly smart, causing trouble or confusion
“His plan was too clever by half and backfired badly.”Add to my deck
/tu ˈklɛv.ə baɪ hɛəf/
overly smart, causing trouble or confusion
“His plan was too clever by half and backfired badly.”Add to my deck