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The light's on but nobody's home.

He's not playing with a full deck.

One card short of a deck.

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Ruadh

Knew the light's on, again, my Scottish secretary, but the reference to cards is new. Must remember, so can use : spatter conversations with derring-do phrases ! <LOL>

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CT-5012

Sandwich short of a picnic.

Nine pence to the bob (12 pence=1shilling or bob) for those across the pond.

Button short of a set.

Sack short of a load.

😂😂😂

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Canygirl61

A half a bubble off.

Not the sharpest tool in the shed.

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SheffieldJane

My dad used to say I was so sharp I’d cut myself. Not now alas.

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