have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock

have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock

To be crazy; to act, think, or behave in an eccentric, foolish, or nonsensical manner. Primarily heard in Australia. Tommy must have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock if he thinks he can convince our mother to let him get a tattoo for his birthday. There's an old lady who stands on the corner yelling at strangers all day. I think she might have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock.
See also: few, have, kangaroo, loose, paddock, top
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have kangaroos in (one's)/the top paddock
  • have kangaroos in the top paddock
  • have kangaroos in your top paddock
  • have toys in the attic
  • bats in one's belfry, have
  • belfry
  • have bats in (one's) belfry
  • have bats in belfry
  • have bats in the belfry
  • have got bats in (one's) belfry