Hi, Can anyone tell me what this idiom means? "Some people are as thick as a brick" thanks
S shabani Member Joined Sep 28, 2009 Member Type Other Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran Nov 29, 2011 #1 Hi, Can anyone tell me what this idiom means? "Some people are as thick as a brick" thanks
5 5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Nov 29, 2011 #2 It's a rather uncouth way of saying that somebody is very unintelligent. You can also be 'as thick as two short planks, pigsh** or various other colourful expresions.
It's a rather uncouth way of saying that somebody is very unintelligent. You can also be 'as thick as two short planks, pigsh** or various other colourful expresions.
birdeen's call VIP Member Joined Jul 15, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Nov 29, 2011 #3 "Thick as a Brick" is also the title of Jethro Tull's prog masterpiece: Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick - YouTube (Not really relevant, but perhaps you'll like the song.)
"Thick as a Brick" is also the title of Jethro Tull's prog masterpiece: Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick - YouTube (Not really relevant, but perhaps you'll like the song.)
5 5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Nov 29, 2011 #4 birdeen's call said: ... perhaps you'll like the song. Click to expand... Not really, . I think that I can say of you and me, BC, the first two lines of Hank Williams - We Live In Two Different Worlds - YouTube
birdeen's call said: ... perhaps you'll like the song. Click to expand... Not really, . I think that I can say of you and me, BC, the first two lines of Hank Williams - We Live In Two Different Worlds - YouTube
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Nov 29, 2011 #5 birdeen's call said: "Thick as a Brick" is also the title of Jethro Tull's prog masterpiece: Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick - YouTube (Not really relevant, but perhaps you'll like the song.) Click to expand... I like it very much!
birdeen's call said: "Thick as a Brick" is also the title of Jethro Tull's prog masterpiece: Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick - YouTube (Not really relevant, but perhaps you'll like the song.) Click to expand... I like it very much!
birdeen's call VIP Member Joined Jul 15, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Nov 29, 2011 #6 5jj said: Not really, . I think that I can say of you and me, BC, the first two lines of Hank Williams - We Live In Two Different Worlds - YouTube Click to expand... Hank Williams' music could serve as a highway between the two worlds I believe.
5jj said: Not really, . I think that I can say of you and me, BC, the first two lines of Hank Williams - We Live In Two Different Worlds - YouTube Click to expand... Hank Williams' music could serve as a highway between the two worlds I believe.
5 5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Nov 29, 2011 #7 birdeen's call said: Hank Williams' music could serve as a highway between the two worlds I believe. Click to expand... Indeed. Even if it couldn't, I know that you appreciate Cash, so I can forgive you an occasional lapse
birdeen's call said: Hank Williams' music could serve as a highway between the two worlds I believe. Click to expand... Indeed. Even if it couldn't, I know that you appreciate Cash, so I can forgive you an occasional lapse
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Nov 29, 2011 #8 birdeen's call said: Hank Williams' music could serve as a highway between the two worlds I believe. Click to expand... At least- an extraordinary talent.
birdeen's call said: Hank Williams' music could serve as a highway between the two worlds I believe. Click to expand... At least- an extraordinary talent.