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Meaning of stupid is as stupid does | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Stupid behaviour indicates stupidity.

Examples

“1882 Anthony Trollope: Orley Farm As long as a man can pay twenty shillings in the pound and a trifle over, what does it matter if all the judges in the land was to call him stupid?' said Snengkeld. "Stupid is as stupid does." said Kantwise. "Stupid be d--." said Moulder. "Mr. Moulder, there's ladies present." said Mrs. Smiley,”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

StVZO stygo- stylo- sua sponte sub specie aeterni sub-