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you can't fix stupid
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used sarcastically to suggest that some people's foolishness or poor judgment cannot be remedied
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What does "you can't fix stupid" mean in dismissive slang?
The phrase "you can't fix stupid" is used to express frustration and dismissal toward someone perceived as acting foolishly or refusing to understand something obvious. The structure is a proverbial-style statement that treats "stupid" as an unchangeable condition, implying that no explanation or correction will help. It is informal slang often used harshly to shut down further discussion and signal that the speaker sees the other person as beyond reason.
Examples
He tried to argue with the instructions, but you ca n't fix stupid.
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