Not the full shilling In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not the full shilling", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-01-28 08:01

Dead from the Neck Up , to have bats in the belfry , be not the full quid , (have) a screw loose

Not the full shilling British informal

Stupid or crazy

He is definitely not the full shilling when wearing a thick coat in this sultry weather.

You are not the full shilling if you think that this app will pay you money at such an interest rate.

(as) thick as mince

Extremely stupid

(as) silly as a wheel

Very stupid, or silly

Chinless wonder

A very offensive term used to describe an upper-class British man who is stupid or inexperienced

is off one's trolley

If you're off your trolley, your ideas or behaviour are crazy or insane.

off your trolley

Insane or foolish.

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