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Meaning of half a brain | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A very basic or minimal level of intelligence.

colloquial, figuratively, idiomatic

Examples

“anyone with half a brain”
“Anyone with half a brain should have known what to do.”
“Well, if he had half a brain, then we wouldn't be having this conversation.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

half a century half a chance half a dozen half a grunter half a head half a loaf is better than none

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