Funny Idioms

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bright spark

Meaning: an intelligent and lively person (humorously)

Example: Emma is the bright spark of the school – she scored the highest marks in the class. Read more ➺


crack up

Meaning: go through an emotional breakdown

Example: My favorite thing was to whisper something hilarious in class to the kid next to me and crack him up, so he got in trouble. Read more ➺


not the sharpest tool in the shed

Meaning: Used to describe someone who is not very intelligent or clever.

Example: He forgot his wallet, his phone, and his car keys—he's not the sharpest tool in the shed. Read more ➺


you’ve got to be kidding

Meaning: To express disbelief or surprise at something that seems unbelievable.

Example: You've got to be kidding. There's no way he finished that project in one day. Read more ➺


Adam’s ale

Meaning: Plain drinking water.

Example: After working in the yard all afternoon, Tom cooled himself with Adam's ale from the kitchen faucet. Read more ➺


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