Very silly or crazy
Daft as a Bush
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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