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Daft means dumb. Daft as a brush means someone who lacks concentration, unable to focus on the task at hand.

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Why do people say as daft as a brush?

I believe the original, full saying should be 'As daft as a brush with no bristles'


Are you has daft has a brush?

yes.


How does this idiom end 'as daft as a -'?

brush In the American South we say "dumb as a box of hair"


What is the example of daft as a bush?

A daft person is a silly person. Daft as a bush accentuates the daftness humourously and often affectionately. English footballing giant Sir Bobby Robson with obvious affectionate referred to football great Paul "Gazza" Gascoine as as daft as a brush.


Meaning of brush-off in hospitality?

Slang


What does daft mean?

The word daft in most cases means silly or foolish.


What does it mean when a British person calls you daft?

Daft is a British word meaning 'stupid'. For example: 'Brian you are such a daft chap'.


What does daft prick mean?

"Daft prick" is a derogatory term that is commonly used in British English to insult someone as being foolish or stupid. "Daft" means silly or foolish, while "prick" is a vulgar slang term for a person, typically used in a derogatory manner. Therefore, when someone is called a "daft prick," it is a harsh way of saying that they are acting foolishly or being an idiot.


Where does the saying daft as a brush come from?

Actually the full expression is: Daft as a brush and not half as useful. In the days of chimney sweeps children were often used to clean chimnies as they were the only ones small enough to access the chimney to sweep it out. They were held upside down inside the chimney and accidents frequently ensued resulting, of course in brain injury. Hence the expression "daft" which means silly, unable to concentrate etc.


What actors and actresses appeared in Pardon My Brush - 1964?

The cast of Daft As a Brush - 1975 includes: David Daker Elizabeth Dawn Jonathan Pryce Lynn Redgrave


What does the cowboy slang 'scare up' mean?

Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This means to obtain. The image is of looking around trying to scare something out of the brush.


What does the slang COF mean?

If you mean slang as in internet slang, then it means "Certified Old Fart".