Meaning of 'I may be daft, but I'm not stupid'
What does the saying 'I may be daft, but I'm not stupid' mean?
Idiom: I may be daft, but I'm not stupid
Meaning:
I might do or say silly things occasionally, but in this instance I know what I am doing (Usually used when someone questions your application of common-sense).
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Character & appearance |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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