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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
IdiomWhat 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.
Examples
He may be a great athlete, but when it comes to critical thinking, he's all brawn and no brain.
He relies on his physical strength to intimidate others, but his lack of intellectual depth is evident. He's just all brawn and no brain.
