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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "beh" (as in "bed") + "loh" (as in "loan") + "TOH" (as in "toll") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A know-it-all, someone who pretends to have expert knowledge on absolutely everything and constantly needs to correct or one-up everyone around them. Insufferable in any group conversation, especially in meetings or family dinners.

Examples

That know-it-all interrupts everyone just to give his unsolicited opinion.

Don't be a know-it-all, nobody actually knows everything.

Regional synonyms

To stay awake all night until dawn, often as a sign of a memorable night or urgent work. This phrase carries no judgment, only consequences.