Daft as a brush
phrase
The phrase 'daft as a brush' means someone is very foolish or silly.
John is as daft as a brush, he locked himself out of his car again.
Often appears as...
- as daft as a brush
- daft as a brush person
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
The phrase 'daft as a brush' means someone is very foolish or silly.
John is as daft as a brush, he locked himself out of his car again.
Often appears as...
- as daft as a brush
- daft as a brush person
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3British Origin
This phrase is particularly used in the UK and might not be understood elsewhere.
When I said he was 'as daft as a brush', my American friend was confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Tone
Used for light-hearted criticism or teasing, not meant to be hurtful.
You're as daft as a brush, wearing shorts in the snow, but it's funny!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
It's an informal idiom, not suited for formal writing or speeches.
In a casual chat, I might say my mate is 'as daft as a brush'.
Pro Tip 1/3British Origin
This phrase is particularly used in the UK and might not be understood elsewhere.
When I said he was 'as daft as a brush', my American friend was confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Tone
Used for light-hearted criticism or teasing, not meant to be hurtful.
You're as daft as a brush, wearing shorts in the snow, but it's funny!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
It's an informal idiom, not suited for formal writing or speeches.
In a casual chat, I might say my mate is 'as daft as a brush'.
Pro Tip 1/3British Origin
This phrase is particularly used in the UK and might not be understood elsewhere.
When I said he was 'as daft as a brush', my American friend was confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Tone
Used for light-hearted criticism or teasing, not meant to be hurtful.
You're as daft as a brush, wearing shorts in the snow, but it's funny!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
It's an informal idiom, not suited for formal writing or speeches.
In a casual chat, I might say my mate is 'as daft as a brush'.
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