The elevator doesn't go (all the way) to the top In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the elevator doesn't go (all the way) to the top", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-07-03 06:07

The elevator doesn't go (all the way) to the top British humorous informal

Used to imply a person who is not smart, stupid and dumb.

My girlfriend sold her house to satisfy her shopping demand. You know, the elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.

He thinks that falling in love with a rich girl will make him famous. The elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.

She plans to quit her job at this company and move to the one I'm working under a lot of pressure. The elevator doesn't go to the top floor.

The origin of this expression is not clear.