Few sandwiches short of a picnic Meaning in English

expression

US

FYOO SAN-wich-iz SHORT uhv uh PICK-nik

UK

fyoo SAND-wich-iz SHAUT ov ay PICK-nik

Definition

This humorous expression is used to suggest that someone is a bit crazy or not very smart, often in a light and playful way.

Usage & Nuances

This is a British idiom, informal and humorous. It is one of many phrases meaning 'not very smart' or 'a bit crazy', similar to 'not the sharpest tool in the shed.' Use mainly about others, not oneself. Avoid in formal contexts.

• Spanish: un poco loco - no estar bien de la cabeza
• Portuguese (BR): meio maluco - não bater bem da cabeça
• Portuguese (PT): um pouco maluco - não bater bem da cabeça
• Chinese (Simplified): 有点不正常 - 脑子有点问题
• Chinese (Traditional): 有點不正常 - 腦子有點問題
• Hindi: थोड़ा पागल - दिमाग सही नहीं है
• Arabic: غير متزن - ليس في كامل قواه العقلية
• Bengali: একটু পাগল - মাথা ঠিক নেই
• Russian: немного не в своем уме - странный
• Japanese: ちょっと変な人 - 頭が少しおかしい
• Vietnamese: hơi không bình thường - đầu óc có vấn đề
• Korean: 약간 미쳤다 - 정신이 좀 이상하다
• Turkish: biraz deli - aklı tam yerinde değil
• Urdu: تھوڑا سا پاگل - دماغ ٹھیک نہیں ہے
• Indonesian: agak kurang waras - tidak sepenuhnya waras

Example Sentences

He acts like he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic sometimes.

basic

People say she's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

basic

Don't mind Tom. He's just a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

basic

Honestly, after that story, I think he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

natural

You never know what she'll say next—she's a few sandwiches short of a picnic!

natural

His ideas are creative, but sometimes he sounds like a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

natural