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(as) nutty as a fruitcake
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(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "nutty as a fruitcake" and when to use it?
The phrase "nutty as a fruitcake" has emerged in the United States in the 20th century. This idiom is used to describe someone who acts strangely, eccentrically, or in a bizarre manner.
Example
He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.
He's as nutty as a fruitcake!
He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.
He's as nutty as a fruitcake!
She's nutty as a fruitcake, but we love her.
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