U1 - Vocabulary: Advanced words and phrases

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streetwise (adj)

/ˈstriːtwaɪz/

having the knowledge and experience that is needed to deal with the difficulties and dangers of life in a big city.

e.g. Kids seem much more streetwise these days.

e.g. The experience did make us tough and streetwise.