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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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  • @[email protected]
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    Like his brain is not complete or something didn’t get it not sure.

    • JackFrostNCola
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      3•1 year ago

      “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?

        • JackFrostNCola
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          Not the sharpest crayon in the bunch?

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      2•1 year ago

      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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