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Englisha bird-brain
Meaning: A silly or scatterbrained person.
Example: “Only a bird-brain would plant tomatoes in December.”
Origin: Birds' small heads suggested small brains and little sense. "Bird-brained" is recorded from the early 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Polish: ptasi móżdżek Literally: Bird's brain
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