Dead from the Neck Up

Dead from the Neck Up

DEAD FROM THE NECK UP /dead from θe neck up/ /ded frəm ðə nek ʌp/
Phrase 46

Extremely stupid

Example Sentences

"He's dead from the neck up."
"You must be dead from the neck up to think that!"
"She's dead from the neck up."

Etymology & History

Implies the brain (above the neck) is non-functional or 'dead'. Common British idiom suggesting complete lack of intelligence.

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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