work smarter, not harder
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Meaning · English
Problems are solved more effectively by intelligence than by exertion.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giải quyết vấn đề hiệu quả hơn bằng trí tuệ chứ không phải bằng sức lực
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “work smarter, not harder” mean?
Problems are solved more effectively by intelligence than by exertion.
Is “work smarter, not harder” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.