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UKall brawn and no brain
/ˈɔːl bɹˈɔːn and nˈəʊ bɹˈeɪn/
/ˈɔːl bɹˈɔːn ænd nˈoʊ bɹˈeɪn/all brawn and no brain
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a derogatory expression used to describe a person who relies solely on physical strength or brute force, without demonstrating any intelligence, skill, or strategic thinking
What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?
The idiom "all brawn and no brain" has been in use for quite some time, and it likely emerged as a figurative expression that contrasts physical strength with intellectual capacity. The combination of "brawn," referring to physical strength or muscularity, and "brain," representing intelligence or mental abilities, creates a contrast between the two aspects.