Smarter than the average bear

Meaning

Used to describe someone who is clever, usually in a tricky or strategic way. It implies that the person has outsmarted their peers.

Playful, affectionate

Used in a sentence

• Look at him figuring out the new software already; he is smarter than the average bear.
• You might think you can trick him, but he is smarter than the average bear.
• The new analyst is certainly smarter than the average bear on this team.