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Elly D. Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

The meaning of "clowns" in this context?

"I don't know why Tim quit his job at the RV repair place to work as a landscaping assistant. That is a serious pay cut. He's a few clowns short of a circus — if you ask me," Joe said to Barney.


I don't understand what "clowns" means in this case.

Thanx in advance!
Elly.
  

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Elly D. He's a few clowns short of a circus This is only one of many, many quips of the same kind, all of which mean he lacks brain power, he is not very smart. Here are some others, all with the same meaning.

— CalifJim

  • Elly D.
  • He's a few clowns short of a circus This is only one of many, many quips of the same kind, all of which mean he lacks brain power, he is not very smart.
  • Here are some others, all with the same meaning.
  • a few bulbs short of a chandelier a few sandwiches short of a picnic a few bricks short of a full load a few fries short of a Happy Meal a few crumpets short of a proper tea a few crumbs short of a biscuit a few chapters short of a novel a few sprinkles short of a sundae a few crumbs short of a biscuit a few cards short of a full deck a few chickpeas short of a falafel a few tacos short of a combo platter a few arrows short of a quiver a few crayons short of a full box a few kernels short of a cob a few girls short of a chorus line a few veggies short of a salad a few spokes short of a wheel a few Bradys short of a bunch CJ
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Elly D.He's a few clowns short of a circus
This is only one of many, many quips of the same kind, all of which mean he lacks brain power, he is not very smart.

Here are some others, all with the same meaning.

a few bulbs short of a chandelier
a few sandwiches short of a picnic
a few bricks short of a full load
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