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Have all your marbles Meaning in English

expression

ˈhæv/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmɑɹbəɫz
HAV awl yor MAR-buhlz
hæv/ /ˈɔːl/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈɑːbəlz
hav AWL yaw MAR-buhlz

Definition

If you 'have all your marbles,' you are mentally healthy and able to think clearly. This idiom means you are not confused or crazy.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal and often used humorously. It refers to mental sharpness, commonly in the negative: 'lose your marbles.' Not used for physical health or intelligence, but for 'not crazy' or 'mentally stable.' Often used when discussing age or sanity.

Example Sentences

Grandpa still has all his marbles, even at 90.

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The doctor said she has all her marbles after the accident.

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You really have all your marbles to solve this puzzle so fast!

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Are you sure he has all his marbles after that wild story?

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After the stressful week, I’m glad to say I still have all my marbles.

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She may be eccentric, but she definitely has all her marbles.

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