Walking wounded noun phrase
Injured people, usually soldiers whose injuries are not likely to kill them or make them unable to walk.
He was one of the walking wounded, so he didn't receive as much attention as those injured seriously.
Though he was considered one of the walking wounded, I think his wound was deadly.
Someone whose mind or body is damaged, but they are still able to continue their daily lives as normal.
He seemed optimistic and confident despite a long scar running down his face. He must be one of the walking wounded in this neighborhood.
His heartfelt sympathy goes out to the walking wounded.
Used to describe people showing a lack of thought or good judgment in general.
I'm not one of the walking wounded who can be easily conned by you.
Only the walking wound would invest in such an unreliable company.
(n): a fool person,
(adj): stupid, foolish, silly
A blustering idiot
Not intelligent, dumb or foolish
Extremely stupid
This phrase dates back to the mid-1900s and refers to victims of war, earthquake, or some other disaster. In time, it was being used figuratively.