Compers News March 2022 Puzzle 7

[kath54]

Hi
I'm stuck on one clue in the cryptic crossword if anyone could help please. Its Little knowledge, dangerous start, No time for working - if your smart (7)
I just cant crack it

[dannyk13]

Do you have any letters placed?

[donny48]

Have you shown the clue exactly, capital letter Little and is your not you're. ?

[bobbinwales]

Do you have any letters or are you stuck on all?

[bobbinwales]

Gen? Plus D for dangerous start?

[aelmpvw]

weekend

[kath54]

Capital letter for Little, but it should be you're not your
The letters I have in place are ?E?K?N?
Thanks for replying

[bobbinwales]

I can see the Ken and d...assume wee is little. Good one

[bobbinwales]

Not sure why the 'if your smart' bit is needed?

[kath54]

Thanks for your help. I don't think ill ever get my head fully round cryptic clues.

[dannyk13]

Agree that 'if your smart' is superfluous.

[geevo41]

It's a rhyme

Little knowledge, dangerous start
No time for working - if you're smart

WEE KEN D(angerous)

[dannyk13]

Thanks Geevo.