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half a brain

idiom

A very basic or minimal level of intelligence.


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  1. 01

    all over hell's half acre

    All over the place; everywhere.

  2. 02

    baker's half dozen

    Seven, a group of seven.

  3. 03

    beat one's brain

    To struggle to think or remember something.

  4. 04

    bend the brain

    To be difficult to comprehend.

  5. 05

    bird of one's own brain

    One's own idea or conception.

  6. 06

    brain blast

    The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.

  7. 07

    brain bucket

    A protective helmet, as worn, for example, by a motorcyclist, bicyclist, or soldier in combat.

  8. 08

    brain candy

    A narrative, commentary, etc. which amuses and holds one's attention, but which lacks intellectual depth or importance.

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