Not playing with a full deck Meaning in English
expression
Definition
This informal expression means someone is acting strange or not thinking clearly, often as a light or humorous way to say they seem a bit crazy.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; used mostly in speech, sometimes to joke about someone being a little crazy or eccentric. Avoid using directly to someone's face, as it can be rude. Synonyms: 'a few screws loose', 'off their rocker'.
Example Sentences
Sometimes it seems like he is not playing with a full deck.
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If you think that's true, you must be not playing with a full deck.
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People sometimes say he is not playing with a full deck because of his ideas.
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Don't take him seriously, he's not playing with a full deck most days.
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After that conversation, I started to wonder if she was not playing with a full deck.
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Honestly, if he keeps acting like this, people will think he's not playing with a full deck.
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