Not Playing with a Full Deck (Origin)
What Is the Origin of the Saying "Not Playing with a Full Deck"?
The term "not playing with a full deck" means lacking intelligence. It is an adverbial phrase used to describe a person. For example:- He is not playing with a full deck.
Examples of Use:
- Be easy on him. He's not playing with a full deck.
- That is a mad suggestion. I think you're not playing with a full deck.
- The old lady is talking to herself a lot. She's not playing with a full deck.
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- A couple of beers shy of a six pack
- One prawn short of a cocktail
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