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the sharpest tool in the shed
the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree
the sharpest knife in the drawer
the sharpest pencil in the (box|drawer|cup)
the sharpest tool in the shed
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used to refer to someone who shows signs of great intelligence
Humorous
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "the sharpest tool in the shed" and when to use it?
The specific origin of the idiom "the sharpest tool in the shed" is unclear, but it likely emerged as a humorous twist on the idea of tools in a shed or toolbox. The phrase is a form of wordplay that suggests that the person being referred to is not the brightest or most capable individual. It is often used in a mocking or derogatory manner, implying that the person is not the brightest or most capable individual.
Examples
He thinks he's the sharpest tool in the shed.
