Have a screw loose Meaning in English
expression
释义
This informal expression means someone acts a little crazy or strange, as if something is wrong with their mind.
用法与细微差别
Used informally and often humorously, sometimes as mild criticism or teasing. Not considered very rude, but use with people you know. Applies to slightly odd behavior, not serious mental illness. Common with 'seem to have a screw loose'.
例句
I think Tom has a screw loose because he talks to his plants.
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Some people say my uncle has a screw loose.
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She jumps in the rain barefoot—she has a screw loose.
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Don’t mind Jack—he has a screw loose, but he’s harmless.
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Honestly, sometimes I think my brother has a screw loose with his wild ideas.
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You must have a screw loose if you want to swim in that freezing lake!
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