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few cards shy of a full deck

idiom

Mentally deranged; demented; insane.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    come full circle

    To make a complete change or reform.

  2. 02

    fight shy

    To avoid meeting at a close distance or at close quarters; to keep out of reach, to avoid.

  3. 03

    full blast

    Maximum capacity or effort

  4. 04

    full butt

    headfirst with full force

  5. 05

    full circle

    Through a cycle of transition, returning to where one started after gaining experience or exploring other things.

  6. 06

    full marks

    Complete approval or agreement.

  7. 07

    full of beans

    Energetic and enthusiastic.

  8. 08

    full of hot air

    Talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.

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