Phrase guide

few sandwiches short of a picnic

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Exhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I think the lady down the road is a few sandwiches short of a picnic—you often hear strange bangings at odd hours in the morning.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 神志不清 (shénzhì bùqīng) — Not sane
  • Czech: šplouchat někomu na maják — Not sane
  • German: nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben — Not sane
  • Italian: essere fuori di testa — Not sane
  • Polish: nie mieć wszystkich w domu — Not sane
  • Spanish: faltarle un hervor — Not sane