What are some insults in english that will make non-native speakers have to ask someone their meaning?
What are some insults in english that will make non-native speakers have to ask someone their meaning?
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In Australia, “40¢ short of a shout” is unlikely to be understood by visitors.
31 0 ReplyEven as an Aussie I haven't heard that one.
13 0 ReplyNon native didn't get it... Sounds like a reference of a specific event.
7 0 ReplyMeans they're 2 bob short of a dollar
6 0 ReplySomehow this doesn't help... :)
6 0 ReplyNot all there in the head basically.
6 pack short of a carton
2 short of a dozen etc
6 0 Reply2 fries short of a happy meal
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In Scotland it's "A couple of pieces short of a picnic", a piece being a sandwich
5 0 ReplyLike his brain is not complete or something didn't get it not sure.
4 0 Reply"He's not all there" is the most basic version of this saying.
"He's got a few tools missing from the shed" is an aussie version too.
3 0 ReplyNot the brightest fork in the tool shed, are they?
3 0 ReplyNot the sharpest crayon in the bunch?
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It means they went for a picnic and lo and behold, a smarter-than-average bear stole their pic-a-nic basket
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Is it like a taco short of a combo plate?
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