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Englishdumb as a box of rocks
Meaning: Very stupid.
Example: “The guard dog is sweet but dumb as a box of rocks.”
Origin: American slang from the late 20th century, one of many comparisons with lifeless things, like "thick as a brick."
Equivalents in other languages
French: Con comme la lune Literally: As stupid as the moon- French: Con comme une buse Literally: Stupid as a buzzard
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