Daft as a Bush

Daft as a Bush

DAFT AS A BUSH /daft as a buʃ/ /dɑːft əz ə bʊʃ/
Phrase 46

Very silly or crazy

Example Sentences

"She's as daft as a bush."
"Don't be daft as a bush!"
"He's daft as a bush."

Etymology & History

Combines 'daft' (silly, from Old English gedæfte meaning gentle) with 'bush', creating a colorful comparison.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal

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