Have bats in your belfry Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To behave or think in a strange, crazy, or eccentric way; to be a little crazy.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, often humorous idiom. Used to describe someone as eccentric or crazy, but not dangerously so. Similar to 'a few screws loose' or 'off your rocker'. Not literal—don't use for serious mental illness.
Example Sentences
People say my uncle has bats in his belfry because he talks to his plants.
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Some think she has bats in her belfry for collecting hundreds of rubber ducks.
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My little brother has bats in his belfry when he wears pajamas to the store.
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Don't listen to him—he has bats in his belfry half the time.
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You'd think I had bats in my belfry if you saw my dance moves!
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I know it sounds like I have bats in my belfry, but just trust me on this idea.
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