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one brick short of a full load

 

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One Brick Short of a Full Load

Description:

"One brick short of a full load" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who lacks intelligence, common sense, or mental capacity. It implies that the person is somewhat mentally impaired or lacking in cognitive abilities.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Idiom
  • Noun (phrase)
  • Adjective (describing someone)

Senses and Usages:

1. Idiom:

Used to express that someone is not very intelligent or lacks common sense.

Example Sentence: John wanted to drive to work without any fuel in his car. It seems he's one brick short of a full load.

2. Noun (phrase):

A colloquial phrase used to describe someone as lacking intelligence or mental capacity.

Example Sentence: My cousin is a lovely person, but sometimes I think she's one brick short of a full load.

3. Adjective (describing someone):

Used to describe an individual who appears to lack intelligence or common sense.

Example Sentence: The guy at the party kept telling ridiculous jokes. He seemed one brick short of a full load.

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