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General Slang
a few sandwiches short of a picnic
uh FYOO SAND-wich-iz SHORT uhv uh PIK-nik · phrase · informal
Not very intelligent; slightly odd.
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Definitions
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Lacking in intelligence or sense.
“Bless him, he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.”
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a few sandwiches short of a picnic In A Sentence
Bless him, he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
Origin & Usage
Australian/British jocular idiom of the 'short of a full set' family.
Variants
a sandwich short of a picnic
People Also Ask
What does 'a few sandwiches short of a picnic' mean?
It means someone is not very intelligent or a bit odd, humorously suggesting they're missing something, like a picnic that hasn't got enough sandwiches.
Where does 'a few sandwiches short of a picnic' come from?
It's a jocular Australian and British idiom from the wider family of 'short of a full set' sayings that gently imply a person isn't all there.
Is 'a few sandwiches short of a picnic' offensive?
It's light-hearted and often said with affection, though as a 'not too bright' phrase it's still mildly uncomplimentary and best used gently.
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