隅すみに置おけない

expression

witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator

Idiomatic expression describing a person who is surprisingly capable, shrewd, or charming, often in a social or worldly sense. Literally 'cannot be put in a corner', implying they are too sharp to be overlooked.

• 彼かれは隅すみに置おけない人ひとで、いつも面おも白しろい話はなしをしてくれる。

  He's a witty and knowing person who always tells interesting stories.

• あの新しん人じんは隅すみに置おけない。もう重じゅう要ような取とり引ひき先さきを獲かく得とくしたらしい。

  That new employee is not to be underestimated. I hear they've already landed an important client.