sandwich

a few sandwiches short of a picnic

A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. It can appear in many different forms and variations (for example: a few bricks shy of a load, a few cards shy of a full deck, etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets. I think he may be a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

See also: few, of, picnic, sandwich, short

a sandwich shy of a picnic

A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. This expression can appear in many different forms and variations (e.g., several bricks short of a load," "one card shy of a full deck," etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets—I think he may be a sandwich shy of a picnic. The new manager is nice enough, but he's a sandwich shy of a picnic, if you ask me.

be one sandwich short of a picnic

To be not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. It can appear in many different forms and variations (for example: a few bricks shy of a load, a few cards shy of a full deck, etc.) He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets. I think he may be one sandwich short of a picnic.

See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short

bite of the reality sandwich

Recognition of certain delusions, flaws, or misconceptions regarding a particular situation or task at hand. Most often used as office jargon in a business or place of work. I know you think this new product will solve all of our problems, but you really need to take a bite of the reality sandwich. If Becky still thinks she's getting that promotion, even though she's late every day, she seriously needs a bite of the reality sandwich!

dagwood sandwich

A very tall, multi-tiered sandwich with many fillings. In Chic Young's comic strip Blondie, the character Dagwood often makes such sandwiches. Just once I want to make myself a real dagwood sandwich—with eight layers of bread and cheese and salami and lettuce and tomatoes and pickles.

hero (sandwich)

A sandwich served on a long roll of bread, typically six inches to several feet in length, filled with a variety of ingredients including meat, cheese, and vegetables. Primarily heard in US. This restaurant across the road from our office makes the best hero sandwich in the city. I've gotten to where I go there two or three times a week for lunch. I'm ordering a few four-foot heroes for the party this weekend, so if you have any food allergies, let me know before tomorrow.

jam sandwich

1. Literally, two pieces of bread with jam in between them. Primarily heard in UK. When I was a kid, my family was very poor, and we ate jam sandwiches every day.

2. slang A police car. Primarily heard in UK. Slow down, there's a jam sandwich up ahead!

knuckle sandwich

A punch in the mouth. If you keep mocking me, you're going to get a knuckle sandwich!

See also: knuckle, sandwich

one sandwich short of a picnic

A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. It can appear in many different forms and variations (for example: one card short of a full deck, one brick shy of a full load, etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets—I think he may be one sandwich short of a picnic. The new manager is nice enough, but he's one sandwich short of a picnic, if you ask me.

See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short

one sandwich shy of a picnic

A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. This expression can appear in many different forms and variations (e.g., several bricks short of a load," "one card shy of a full deck," etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets—I think he may be one sandwich shy of a picnic. The new manager is nice enough, but he's one sandwich shy of a picnic, if you ask me.

See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, shy

sandwich (someone or something) between (someone or something else)

To force someone or something into a very narrow or constricted spaced between two other people or things. Often used in passive constructions. There weren't any restraining straps left, so I just sandwiched the last box between the mattress and the side of the moving van, hoping that it wouldn't come dislodged. I was sandwiched between two very large people for the entire flight from New York to London.

soup sandwich

1. Something that is or has become hopelessly chaotic, disorganized, complicated, uncontrollable, etc. I feel like the whole tax system is one big soup sandwich. Seriously, how on earth did it ever become this complicated? If the project manager doesn't keep a tight rein from beginning to end, these sprawling projects can quickly turn into soup sandwiches.

2. Someone who is completely unhinged, out of control, or in an incoherent mental state. When I enlisted into the Army, I was nothing but a good-for-nothing soup sandwich. But they taught me to be disciplined, organized, motivated, and resilient in the face of adversity. After seeing how she flipped her lid at her students, everyone is starting to think she's just a soup sandwich.

sub (sandwich)

A sandwich served on a long roll of bread, typically six inches to several feet in length, filled with a variety of ingredients including meat, cheese, and vegetables. Primarily heard in US. This restaurant across the road from our office makes the best sub sandwich in the city. I've gotten to where I go there two or three times a week for lunch. I'm ordering a few four-foot subs for the party this weekend, so if you have any food allergies, let me know before tomorrow.

submarine (sandwich)

A sandwich served on a long roll of bread, typically six inches to several feet in length, filled with a variety of ingredients, usually some combination of meat, cheese, and vegetables. Often shortened to "sub" or "sub sandwich," and known by different names in different regions, such as "hoagie" and "hero." This restaurant across the road from our office makes the best submarine sandwich in the city.

take a bite of the reality sandwich

To recognize and address certain delusions, flaws, or misconceptions regarding a particular situation or task at hand. Most often used as office jargon in a business or place of work. I know you think this new product will solve all of our problems, but you really need to take a bite of the reality sandwich.

See also: bite, of, reality, sandwich, take

the meat in the sandwich

A neutral party who must interact with two people or groups in conflict. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Those two had a fight recently, so I'm afraid I'll be the meat in the sandwich if we all go out together. A child of divorced parents is often the meat in the sandwich.

*knuckle sandwich

Inf. a punch. (*Typically: ask for ~; get ~; give someone ~; want ~.) A: Nyah! Your mother smokes cigars! B: You want a knuckle sandwich?

See also: knuckle, sandwich

one sandwich short of a picnic

Inf. not very smart; lacking intelligence. (Jocular.) Poor Bob just isn't too bright. He's one sandwich short of a picnic. She's not stupid. Just one sandwich short of a picnic.

See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short

sandwich (someone or something) between (people or things)

Fig. to enclose someone or something on both sides between people or things in any combination. We had to sandwich the children between us because there were no other seats close by. We had to sandwich the package between Ed and the side of the bus.

the meat in the sandwich

BRITISH

If you are the meat in the sandwich, you are in a very difficult situation because you have been caught between two people or groups who are fighting or arguing with each other. The police, who have to be present to ensure these extreme groups behave, find themselves the meat in the sandwich when the trouble starts.

one sandwich short of a picnic

INFORMAL

If you say someone is one sandwich short of a picnic, you mean they are stupid or crazy. His daughter confirmed that her father was definitely one sandwich short of a picnic. Note: This expression is very variable. People often replace sandwich and picnic with other nouns, and one with a few. The guy was obviously several cards short of a full deck. Miss Martin is clearly one tent peg short of a full set. Note: These expressions are used humorously.

See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

the meat (or filling) in the sandwich

a person who is awkwardly caught between two opposing factions.

a sandwich (or two sandwiches) short of a picnic

(of a person) stupid or crazy. informal

dagwood (sandwich)

(ˈdægwʊd...)

n. a tall sandwich with many layers of food. (From the comic strip character Dagwood by Chick Young.) I really like to make an old-fashioned dagwood sandwich every now and then.

knuckle sandwich

n. a blow struck in the teeth or mouth. How would you like a knuckle sandwich?

See also: knuckle, sandwich

soup sandwich

n. something impossibly messy or impossible to deal with. This whole project is just a soup sandwich. I’ll never get it straightened out.

sandwich generation

Middle-aged adults who must help both their children and their aging parents. The term dates from the second half of the 1900s. For example, “I’m in that sandwich generation, raising my three children and taking care of my sick mother.” It is rapidly becoming a cliché.

knuckle sandwich

A punch in the mouth. Associated with urban street toughs, the phrase was common in “Dead End” and “Bowery Boys” movies where the threat of being served a meal of someone's fist was all part of the characters' bravado.

See also: knuckle, sandwich

Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price

See also:

a few bricks short of a (full) load
a few bricks shy/short of a load
a few sandwiches short of a picnic
a sandwich short of a picnic
bricks shy of a load
few bricks short of a load
one brick shy of a (full) load
one brick shy of a load
one sandwich short of a picnic
picnic

References in periodicals archive

"I can't get happy, I have this sandwich on my mind," Barr said.

Man Pulls Gun On Popeyes Employee Over Chicken Sandwich Shortage

This back-to-school season, Applegate is battling lunch-making boredom with its 'Lunching Awesome' campaign, sharing crave-able sandwich recipes and offering a simple sandwich guide that identifies the key components of a great sandwich.

Applegate Battles Lunchtime Boredom With Its 'Lunching Awesome' Campaign; Applegate Lunching Awesome Survey Reveals 70 Percent of Parents Are Looking for New, Easy Sandwich Recipes

But you already knew that if you've been on Twitter over the past three days, where an intense debate over which fast-food chain has the best chicken sandwich has been a welcome distraction from the generally terrible state of the world.

Yes, the Popeyes chicken sandwich is great. Here's how it stacks up against the competition

The ice cream sandwich is a dessert that consists of ice cream 'sandwiched' between biscuit, slices of cake or cookies.

Ramadan ice cream trail: #26 Ice cream sandwich

You might be tempted to construct a sandwich and then toss it on the grill but did you know the best trick is to layer while on the pan?

We ask comfort food eatery Babamoo how to make the best grilled cheese

Among sandwich consumers who eat sandwiches at least once a week, 60% order from a quick-service restaurant, 42% from a fast-casual establishment and 18% from a grocery store, according to the Technomic report.

Getting Savvy With Sandwiches: Supermarket sandwich programs look to fresh, healthful ingredients, ethnic flavors, variety and convenience to drive sales

From u/MiloXF's shared photo, the sandwich box had two slices of bread on one side and on the other the sandwich fillings.

'Stupid' ham sandwich sparks deconstructed food rants

Included below are recipes for a delightful roasted turkey kale salad sandwich to make the most of your next lunch break and a pizza sandwich with fresh mozzarella your children are sure to love -- and will make them the envy of the school lunchroom.

Make school lunches fast and delicious

The sandwich can be served with fried chicken and fizzy drinks in a combo mean, upon request.

Chicken Fil-A: satisfying taste, portion of fried chicken restaurants

If you're after an over-stuffed sandwich, then pop down to WHSmith.

Best and worst high-street sandwiches revealed - according to how much filling they have; Not all sandwiches are created equal - here are the stingiest culprits

We are coming to the end of British Sandwich week and Margie has been celebrating one of the nation's favourite snacks.

Join the upper crust

Margie It's now coming to the end of British Sandwich week and Margie has been celebrating one of the nation's favourite snacks.

Join the upper crust; MARION MCMULLEN chats to chef and Desert Island Dishes podcaster Margie Nomura about how to take the humble sandwich to the next level

POPULAR: Turkey Reuben Sandwich is one of the most popular varieties.

Sandwiches come in endless varieties

The Sandwich Co in Pencoed, near Bridgend, is showing their support for the Welsh X Factor hopeful, by serving up his favourite dish - a fish finger sandwich.

Cafe serving up a fishy treat in honour of Lloyd

A NEWCASTLE sandwich shop has come top in the country.

Making the best sarnies in the country; GORDON BARR FINDS OUT WHY A NEWCASTLE DELI HAS WON AN AWARD FOR MAKING THE BEST SANDWICHES

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释义	sandwich a few sandwiches short of a picnic A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. It can appear in many different forms and variations (for example: a few bricks shy of a load, a few cards shy of a full deck, etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets. I think he may be a few sandwiches short of a picnic. See also: few, of, picnic, sandwich, short a sandwich shy of a picnic A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. This expression can appear in many different forms and variations (e.g., several bricks short of a load," "one card shy of a full deck," etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets—I think he may be a sandwich shy of a picnic. The new manager is nice enough, but he's a sandwich shy of a picnic, if you ask me. See also: of, picnic, sandwich, shy be one sandwich short of a picnic To be not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. It can appear in many different forms and variations (for example: a few bricks shy of a load, a few cards shy of a full deck, etc.) He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets. I think he may be one sandwich short of a picnic. See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short bite of the reality sandwich Recognition of certain delusions, flaws, or misconceptions regarding a particular situation or task at hand. Most often used as office jargon in a business or place of work. I know you think this new product will solve all of our problems, but you really need to take a bite of the reality sandwich. If Becky still thinks she's getting that promotion, even though she's late every day, she seriously needs a bite of the reality sandwich! See also: bite, of, reality, sandwich dagwood sandwich A very tall, multi-tiered sandwich with many fillings. In Chic Young's comic strip Blondie, the character Dagwood often makes such sandwiches. Just once I want to make myself a real dagwood sandwich—with eight layers of bread and cheese and salami and lettuce and tomatoes and pickles. See also: dagwood, sandwich hero (sandwich) A sandwich served on a long roll of bread, typically six inches to several feet in length, filled with a variety of ingredients including meat, cheese, and vegetables. Primarily heard in US. This restaurant across the road from our office makes the best hero sandwich in the city. I've gotten to where I go there two or three times a week for lunch. I'm ordering a few four-foot heroes for the party this weekend, so if you have any food allergies, let me know before tomorrow. See also: hero jam sandwich 1. Literally, two pieces of bread with jam in between them. Primarily heard in UK. When I was a kid, my family was very poor, and we ate jam sandwiches every day. 2. slang A police car. Primarily heard in UK. Slow down, there's a jam sandwich up ahead! See also: jam, sandwich knuckle sandwich A punch in the mouth. If you keep mocking me, you're going to get a knuckle sandwich! See also: knuckle, sandwich one sandwich short of a picnic A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. It can appear in many different forms and variations (for example: one card short of a full deck, one brick shy of a full load, etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets—I think he may be one sandwich short of a picnic. The new manager is nice enough, but he's one sandwich short of a picnic, if you ask me. See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short one sandwich shy of a picnic A pejorative phrase meaning not very intelligent or of questionable mental capacity. This expression can appear in many different forms and variations (e.g., several bricks short of a load," "one card shy of a full deck," etc.). He says he's going to start a business selling bees as pets—I think he may be one sandwich shy of a picnic. The new manager is nice enough, but he's one sandwich shy of a picnic, if you ask me. See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, shy sandwich (someone or something) between (someone or something else) To force someone or something into a very narrow or constricted spaced between two other people or things. Often used in passive constructions. There weren't any restraining straps left, so I just sandwiched the last box between the mattress and the side of the moving van, hoping that it wouldn't come dislodged. I was sandwiched between two very large people for the entire flight from New York to London. See also: between, sandwich, something soup sandwich 1. Something that is or has become hopelessly chaotic, disorganized, complicated, uncontrollable, etc. I feel like the whole tax system is one big soup sandwich. Seriously, how on earth did it ever become this complicated? If the project manager doesn't keep a tight rein from beginning to end, these sprawling projects can quickly turn into soup sandwiches. 2. Someone who is completely unhinged, out of control, or in an incoherent mental state. When I enlisted into the Army, I was nothing but a good-for-nothing soup sandwich. But they taught me to be disciplined, organized, motivated, and resilient in the face of adversity. After seeing how she flipped her lid at her students, everyone is starting to think she's just a soup sandwich. See also: sandwich, soup sub (sandwich) A sandwich served on a long roll of bread, typically six inches to several feet in length, filled with a variety of ingredients including meat, cheese, and vegetables. Primarily heard in US. This restaurant across the road from our office makes the best sub sandwich in the city. I've gotten to where I go there two or three times a week for lunch. I'm ordering a few four-foot subs for the party this weekend, so if you have any food allergies, let me know before tomorrow. See also: sub submarine (sandwich) A sandwich served on a long roll of bread, typically six inches to several feet in length, filled with a variety of ingredients, usually some combination of meat, cheese, and vegetables. Often shortened to "sub" or "sub sandwich," and known by different names in different regions, such as "hoagie" and "hero." This restaurant across the road from our office makes the best submarine sandwich in the city. See also: submarine take a bite of the reality sandwich To recognize and address certain delusions, flaws, or misconceptions regarding a particular situation or task at hand. Most often used as office jargon in a business or place of work. I know you think this new product will solve all of our problems, but you really need to take a bite of the reality sandwich. See also: bite, of, reality, sandwich, take the meat in the sandwich A neutral party who must interact with two people or groups in conflict. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Those two had a fight recently, so I'm afraid I'll be the meat in the sandwich if we all go out together. A child of divorced parents is often the meat in the sandwich. See also: meat, sandwich Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. knuckle sandwich Inf.* a punch. (Typically: ask for ~; get ~; give* someone ~; want ~.) A: Nyah! Your mother smokes cigars! B: You want a knuckle sandwich? See also: knuckle, sandwich one sandwich short of a picnic Inf. not very smart; lacking intelligence. (Jocular.) Poor Bob just isn't too bright. He's one sandwich short of a picnic. She's not stupid. Just one sandwich short of a picnic. See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short sandwich (someone or something) between (people or things) Fig. to enclose someone or something on both sides between people or things in any combination. We had to sandwich the children between us because there were no other seats close by. We had to sandwich the package between Ed and the side of the bus. See also: between, sandwich McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. the meat in the sandwich BRITISH If you are the meat in the sandwich, you are in a very difficult situation because you have been caught between two people or groups who are fighting or arguing with each other. The police, who have to be present to ensure these extreme groups behave, find themselves the meat in the sandwich when the trouble starts. See also: meat, sandwich one sandwich short of a picnic INFORMAL If you say someone is one sandwich short of a picnic, you mean they are stupid or crazy. His daughter confirmed that her father was definitely one sandwich short of a picnic. Note: This expression is very variable. People often replace sandwich and picnic with other nouns, and one with a few. The guy was obviously several cards short of a full deck. Miss Martin is clearly one tent peg short of a full set. Note: These expressions are used humorously. See also: of, one, picnic, sandwich, short Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. the meat (or filling) in the sandwich a person who is awkwardly caught between two opposing factions. See also: meat, sandwich a sandwich (or two sandwiches) short of a picnic (of a person) stupid or crazy. informal See also: of, picnic, sandwich, short Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary dagwood (sandwich) (ˈdægwʊd...) n. a tall sandwich with many layers of food. (From the comic strip character Dagwood by Chick Young.) I really like to make an old-fashioned dagwood sandwich every now and then. See also: dagwood, sandwich knuckle sandwich n. a blow struck in the teeth or mouth. How would you like a knuckle sandwich? See also: knuckle, sandwich soup sandwich n. something impossibly messy or impossible to deal with. This whole project is just a soup sandwich. I’ll never get it straightened out. See also: sandwich, soup McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions sandwich generation Middle-aged adults who must help both their children and their aging parents. The term dates from the second half of the 1900s. For example, “I’m in that sandwich generation, raising my three children and taking care of my sick mother.” It is rapidly becoming a cliché. See also: generation, sandwich The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer knuckle sandwich A punch in the mouth. Associated with urban street toughs, the phrase was common in “Dead End” and “Bowery Boys” movies where the threat of being served a meal of someone's fist was all part of the characters' bravado. See also: knuckle, sandwich Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: a few bricks short of a (full) load a few bricks shy/short of a load a few sandwiches short of a picnic a sandwich short of a picnic bricks shy of a load few bricks short of a load one brick shy of a (full) load one brick shy of a load one sandwich short of a picnic picnic References in periodicals archive "I can't get happy, I have this sandwich on my mind," Barr said. Man Pulls Gun On Popeyes Employee Over Chicken Sandwich Shortage This back-to-school season, Applegate is battling lunch-making boredom with its 'Lunching Awesome' campaign, sharing crave-able sandwich recipes and offering a simple sandwich guide that identifies the key components of a great sandwich. Applegate Battles Lunchtime Boredom With Its 'Lunching Awesome' Campaign; Applegate Lunching Awesome Survey Reveals 70 Percent of Parents Are Looking for New, Easy Sandwich Recipes But you already knew that if you've been on Twitter over the past three days, where an intense debate over which fast-food chain has the best chicken sandwich has been a welcome distraction from the generally terrible state of the world. Yes, the Popeyes chicken sandwich is great. Here's how it stacks up against the competition The ice cream sandwich is a dessert that consists of ice cream 'sandwiched' between biscuit, slices of cake or cookies. Ramadan ice cream trail: #26 Ice cream sandwich You might be tempted to construct a sandwich and then toss it on the grill but did you know the best trick is to layer while on the pan? We ask comfort food eatery Babamoo how to make the best grilled cheese Among sandwich consumers who eat sandwiches at least once a week, 60% order from a quick-service restaurant, 42% from a fast-casual establishment and 18% from a grocery store, according to the Technomic report. Getting Savvy With Sandwiches: Supermarket sandwich programs look to fresh, healthful ingredients, ethnic flavors, variety and convenience to drive sales From u/MiloXF's shared photo, the sandwich box had two slices of bread on one side and on the other the sandwich fillings. 'Stupid' ham sandwich sparks deconstructed food rants Included below are recipes for a delightful roasted turkey kale salad sandwich to make the most of your next lunch break and a pizza sandwich with fresh mozzarella your children are sure to love -- and will make them the envy of the school lunchroom. Make school lunches fast and delicious The sandwich can be served with fried chicken and fizzy drinks in a combo mean, upon request. Chicken Fil-A: satisfying taste, portion of fried chicken restaurants If you're after an over-stuffed sandwich, then pop down to WHSmith. Best and worst high-street sandwiches revealed - according to how much filling they have; Not all sandwiches are created equal - here are the stingiest culprits We are coming to the end of British Sandwich week and Margie has been celebrating one of the nation's favourite snacks. Join the upper crust Margie It's now coming to the end of British Sandwich week and Margie has been celebrating one of the nation's favourite snacks. Join the upper crust; MARION MCMULLEN chats to chef and Desert Island Dishes podcaster Margie Nomura about how to take the humble sandwich to the next level POPULAR: Turkey Reuben Sandwich is one of the most popular varieties. Sandwiches come in endless varieties The Sandwich Co in Pencoed, near Bridgend, is showing their support for the Welsh X Factor hopeful, by serving up his favourite dish - a fish finger sandwich. Cafe serving up a fishy treat in honour of Lloyd A NEWCASTLE sandwich shop has come top in the country. Making the best sarnies in the country; GORDON BARR FINDS OUT WHY A NEWCASTLE DELI HAS WON AN AWARD FOR MAKING THE BEST SANDWICHES
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