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# two bricks shy of a load

phrase (idiom, adjective phrase, «two bricks shy of a load»)

«two bricks shy of a load» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, humorous, US) stupid or a bit mad.

### In the lessons

One of many jokey sayings («a few sandwiches short of a picnic», «the elevator doesn't go all the way to the top») that hint someone is not very clever, picturing a load that is not quite complete. American; unkind behind someone's back.

### Examples

- (gossip) That guy is two bricks shy of a load.
- (comedy) "He thinks the moon is a lamp." "Two bricks shy of a load."
- (chat) i put salt in my tea. two bricks shy of a load today
- (story) The villain's henchman was two bricks shy of a load.
- (about oneself) Sorry, I'm two bricks shy of a load before coffee.

### Note

Trap: nothing to do with real bricks. Still an insult — use it only about yourself. «Shy of» = short of, less than.