one brick short of a full load
The idiom "one brick short of a full load" is a colorful way to describe someone perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, humorous)Lacking intelligence or common sense.
Example
- He's a nice guy, but sometimes he seems one brick short of a full load.
B2General
(informal, humorous)Not fully competent or mentally sound.
Example
- Thinking that 7 is a letter in the alphabet shows you're one brick short of a full load.
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