Not have all your marbles Meaning in English

expression

US

NAHT HAV AWL YOOR MAR-buhlz

UK

NOT HAV AWL YAW MAR-buhlz

Definition

This is an informal and humorous expression meaning someone is a little crazy or not thinking clearly.

Usage & Nuances

Used in informal, often humorous conversations to suggest someone is silly, eccentric, or mildly crazy. Not offensive, but can be teasing. Alternatives: 'not all there', 'a few screws loose'. Don't use in very formal or medical contexts.

• Spanish: no estar en su sano juicio - estar un poco loco
• Portuguese (BR): não bater bem da cabeça - não ter todos os parafusos
• Portuguese (PT): não estar bom da cabeça - não ter todos os parafusos
• Chinese (Simplified): 脑子不太正常 - 有点疯
• Chinese (Traditional): 腦子不太正常 - 有點瘋
• Hindi: सारे होश में न होना - थोड़ा पागल होना
• Arabic: عقله ليس سليماً - ليس بكامل وعيه
• Bengali: সব গুছিয়ে চিন্তা করতে না পারা - একটু পাগল হওয়া
• Russian: не все дома - немножко сумасшедший
• Japanese: 頭がおかしい - 正気でない
• Vietnamese: không được bình thường - hơi mất trí
• Korean: 정신이 온전하지 않다 - 약간 미쳤다
• Turkish: aklı yerinde olmamak - biraz deli olmak
• Urdu: دماغ ٹھیک نہیں ہونا - تھوڑا پاگل ہونا
• Indonesian: tidak waras - agak gila

Example Sentences

I think he doesn't have all his marbles.

basic

Some people say my uncle doesn't have all his marbles.

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If you believe that story, you don't have all your marbles.

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Honestly, sometimes I feel like I don't have all my marbles these days.

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She acts like she doesn't have all her marbles when she talks to her pets.

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After hearing his wild plan, we all agreed he didn't have all his marbles.

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