What does the idiom “(A) Few X Short of a Y” mean?
Definition:
Crazy, mentally impaired.
For example:
“Ned seems to make sense when you talk to him at first, but the more you listen, the more it seems he’s a few cards short of a deck.”
Notes:
Examples: a few cards short of a deck, a few fries short of a Happy Meal.
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