lilylilly
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A line of Sherlock
"God forbid the star witness in the trial should come across as intelligent"
Could anyone kindly explain what it means for me? I'll appreciate.
Here's the context.
Sherlock and John were in a cab, heading to the court to present as expert witness.
John: Remember what they told you. Don't try to be clever.
Sherlock: No.
John: And please, just keep it simple and brief.
Sherlock: God forbid the star witness in the trial should come across as intelligent.
John: Intelligent, fine. Let's give smartarse a wide berth.
"God forbid the star witness in the trial should come across as intelligent"
Could anyone kindly explain what it means for me? I'll appreciate.
Here's the context.
Sherlock and John were in a cab, heading to the court to present as expert witness.
John: Remember what they told you. Don't try to be clever.
Sherlock: No.
John: And please, just keep it simple and brief.
Sherlock: God forbid the star witness in the trial should come across as intelligent.
John: Intelligent, fine. Let's give smartarse a wide berth.