smooth operator

smooth operator
AND smoothie n. a lever and quiet person, especially in reference to romantic involvement.
Clare is an old smoothie till she thinks she’s got everything the way she wants. Then you see the real Clare.
Hank is a smooth operator. The girls just love him.

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