daft

(as) daft as a brush

slang Strange or silly. Primarily heard in UK. Quit being as daft as a brush—it's too dangerous to play on this busy street!

See also: brush, daft

be as daft as a brush

slang To act in a strange or silly way. Primarily heard in UK. Quit being as daft as a brush—it's too dangerous to play on this busy street!

See also: brush, daft

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

daft as a brush

BRITISH

If someone is as daft as a brush, they are very silly or stupid. She was as daft as a brush. Couldn't say anything with any sense in it. Note: This expression may have come from `as soft as a brush', as both `soft' and `daft' can mean stupid. Alternatively, it could have come from a fuller version, `as daft as a brush without bristles'.

See also: brush, daft

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

(as) ˌdaft as a ˈbrush

(British English, spoken) (of a person) very silly

See also: brush, daft

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

(as) daft as a brush
daft as a brush
be as daft as a brush
brush over
have a brush with
have a brush with (something)
brush with death
run a brush through (one's) hair
brush down
Fuller Brush man

References in periodicals archive

See Daft Punk member picture without helmet here: (http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/daft-punks-thomas-bangalter-removes-his-helmet-shirt-on-beach-with-sexy-wife-see-the-pictures-2014291) Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter Removes His Helmet, Shirt on Beach With Sexy Wife: See the Pictures

Daft Punk Finally Without the Helmet: Thomas Bangalter at the Beach with Sexy Wife!

From the vocodex-effected vocals of cool sounding "Instant Crush," featuring The Strokes singer Julian Casablancas, to the equally funky and bluesy "Lose Yourself To Dance," to the throwback sounds of "Fragments Of Time," and the '70s swing hued "Touch," Daft Punk certainly knows how to craft melodic hooks.

Dissecting Daft Punk, Lorde's Grammy-winning formula

That wasn't a concern for the Recording Academy voters, who handed Daft Punk and Williams the trophy in every category they were nominated in at the Grammy Awards: Album of the year for "Random Access Memories.'' Record of the year for funk-electronic anthem "Get Lucky.'' Best pop duo or group performance.

France cheers Daft Punk Grammy wins

However, Daft Logic does offer the option of creating a free .account, which adds features to save, load and email map calculations, as well as the option to post the information to Twitter and Facebook.

Maps & Comps: tips and tricks with mapping software

That transcends private school, public school, economics," said Daft at a recent series of workshops in Greenville.

Integrating the arts with flair

But Royal Treason made rapid progress and went between Florida Mandy and Nikitas Daft down the far side to challenge.

Dog Racing: Gas powers home in Collar

"US Condo Exchange is harnessing that buyer power through this very important alliance with Daft."

MLS makes Daft decision

Fans watch French act Daft Punk who headlined at the festival.' D34597_31 HAPPY...

French duo star at huge dance party; GLOBAL GATHERING ++

In 2001, in a rare grab outside the vast executive ranks of the company, Daft reached into Time Warner to pluck Steven Heyer, who was president and COO of the Turner Broadcasting unit.

How to choose your No. 2: it's no small task to find someone who is content to complement you now--with the skills to take your job later

Lennie Lawrence today described striker Robert Earnshaw as 'daft' for picking up a needless booking during last night's pre-season clash with Lazio.

City boss gets 'shirty'

Isdell succeeds Douglas Daft, who was due to stand down at the end of this year.

Coca Cola

chairman and chief executive officer Doug Daft plans to retire from the company at the end of the year.

Coke ceo, chairman to step down

A Virgin Music a Member of the EMI Group presentation of a Daft Life production in association with Toei Animation.

Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto's Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

"Our strategy is to accelerate growth in our core carbonated business, while capturing other opportunities for profitable growth in the nonalcoholic beverage market," Daft comments.

Coke names operating chief

For a minute I thought Kev might do something really daft. Like grow back his Village People tash.

Down The Tube: Kev made big girl's blouse of poor Martin

词组	daft
释义	daft (as) daft as a brush slang Strange or silly. Primarily heard in UK. Quit being as daft as a brush—it's too dangerous to play on this busy street! See also: brush, daft be as daft as a brush slang To act in a strange or silly way. Primarily heard in UK. Quit being as daft as a brush—it's too dangerous to play on this busy street! See also: brush, daft Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. daft as a brush BRITISH If someone is as daft as a brush, they are very silly or stupid. She was as daft as a brush. Couldn't say anything with any sense in it. Note: This expression may have come from `as soft as a brush', as both `soft' and `daft' can mean stupid. Alternatively, it could have come from a fuller version, `as daft as a brush without bristles'. See also: brush, daft Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. (as) ˌdaft as a ˈbrush (British English, spoken) (of a person) very silly See also: brush, daft Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (as) daft as a brush daft as a brush be as daft as a brush brush over have a brush with have a brush with (something) brush with death run a brush through (one's) hair brush down Fuller Brush man References in periodicals archive See Daft Punk member picture without helmet here: (http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/daft-punks-thomas-bangalter-removes-his-helmet-shirt-on-beach-with-sexy-wife-see-the-pictures-2014291) Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter Removes His Helmet, Shirt on Beach With Sexy Wife: See the Pictures Daft Punk Finally Without the Helmet: Thomas Bangalter at the Beach with Sexy Wife! From the vocodex-effected vocals of cool sounding "Instant Crush," featuring The Strokes singer Julian Casablancas, to the equally funky and bluesy "Lose Yourself To Dance," to the throwback sounds of "Fragments Of Time," and the '70s swing hued "Touch," Daft Punk certainly knows how to craft melodic hooks. Dissecting Daft Punk, Lorde's Grammy-winning formula That wasn't a concern for the Recording Academy voters, who handed Daft Punk and Williams the trophy in every category they were nominated in at the Grammy Awards: Album of the year for "Random Access Memories.'' Record of the year for funk-electronic anthem "Get Lucky.'' Best pop duo or group performance. France cheers Daft Punk Grammy wins However, Daft Logic does offer the option of creating a free .account, which adds features to save, load and email map calculations, as well as the option to post the information to Twitter and Facebook. Maps & Comps: tips and tricks with mapping software That transcends private school, public school, economics," said Daft at a recent series of workshops in Greenville. Integrating the arts with flair But Royal Treason made rapid progress and went between Florida Mandy and Nikitas Daft down the far side to challenge. Dog Racing: Gas powers home in Collar "US Condo Exchange is harnessing that buyer power through this very important alliance with Daft." MLS makes Daft decision Fans watch French act Daft Punk who headlined at the festival.' D34597_31 HAPPY... French duo star at huge dance party; GLOBAL GATHERING ++ In 2001, in a rare grab outside the vast executive ranks of the company, Daft reached into Time Warner to pluck Steven Heyer, who was president and COO of the Turner Broadcasting unit. How to choose your No. 2: it's no small task to find someone who is content to complement you now--with the skills to take your job later Lennie Lawrence today described striker Robert Earnshaw as 'daft' for picking up a needless booking during last night's pre-season clash with Lazio. City boss gets 'shirty' Isdell succeeds Douglas Daft, who was due to stand down at the end of this year. Coca Cola chairman and chief executive officer Doug Daft plans to retire from the company at the end of the year. Coke ceo, chairman to step down A Virgin Music a Member of the EMI Group presentation of a Daft Life production in association with Toei Animation. Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto's Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem "Our strategy is to accelerate growth in our core carbonated business, while capturing other opportunities for profitable growth in the nonalcoholic beverage market," Daft comments. Coke names operating chief For a minute I thought Kev might do something really daft. Like grow back his Village People tash. Down The Tube: Kev made big girl's blouse of poor Martin
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