not play with a full deck
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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "not play with a full deck"

to not play with a full deck
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to lack intelligence or rationality

to {not} [play] with a full deck definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "not play with a full deck" and when to use it?

The idiom "not play with a full deck" likely originates from the world of card games, where a complete deck is necessary for fair and functional play. In this context, someone "not playing with a full deck" suggests a lack of mental completeness or sharpness, akin to a deck of cards missing some cards. The expression is used figuratively to describe individuals perceived as mentally challenged, irrational, or lacking common sense.

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After his strange explanation for the missing files, it's clear he's not playing with a full deck.
She insists that her bizarre theories are true, but everyone thinks she's not playing with a full deck.
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