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Daft_ish@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml ·
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What are some insults in english that will make non-native speakers have to ask someone their meaning?

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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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