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
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.)
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.
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.