have bats in belfry
have bats in (one's) belfry
To be crazy; to act, think, or behave in a foolish or nonsensical manner. Tommy has bats in his belfry 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 bats in her belfry.
See also: bats, belfry, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have bats in one's belfry
Inf. Fig. to be crazy. You must really have bats in your belfry if you think I'll put up with that kind of stuff. Pay no attention to her. She has bats in her belfry.
See also: bats, belfry, have
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
have bats in (one's) belfry
To behave in an eccentric, bizarre manner.
See also: bats, belfry, have
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- have bats in (one's) belfry
- have bats in one’s belfry
- have bats in the belfry
- have got bats in (one's) belfry
- bats in one's belfry, have
- belfry
- have toys in the attic
- have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock
- have kangaroos in the top paddock
- have kangaroos in your top paddock