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.
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Even as an Aussie I haven't heard that one.
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Non native didn't get it... Sounds like a reference of a specific event.
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Means they're 2 bob short of a dollar
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Somehow this doesn't help... :)
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Not all there in the head basically.
6 pack short of a carton
2 short of a dozen etc
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2 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
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Like his brain is not complete or something didn't get it not sure.
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"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.
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Not the brightest fork in the tool shed, are they?
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Not 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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