not the sharpest tool in the shed

not the sharpest tool in the shed

Not intelligent; dim-witted or prone to stupidity. His new boyfriend isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's pretty good looking! I wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed in school, but I still managed to find a profession I loved.
See also: not, sharp, shed, tool
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not the sharpest pencil in the cup
  • not the sharpest knife in the drawer
  • not the sharpest tool in the box
  • smurfbrain
  • airbrain
  • airhead
  • couldn't find (one's) way out of a paper bag
  • out of a paper bag
  • (one's) way out of a paper bag
  • have a thick head
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Okay, I know I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I need some help here.