What does the expression dead from the neck up mean?

What does the expression dead from the neck up mean?

very stupid
Definition of dead from the neck up informal. : very stupid or foolish Most of his friends are dead from the neck up.

What does neck up mean?

Filters. (firearms) To increase the size of a cartridge’s chamber and calibre. 2.

What does neck to neck mean?

Extremely close together; at or near an equal level. Usually said of competitors in a race or competition. The two athletes have been neck and neck for this entire race. The election is neck and neck.

What is the meaning of the idiom the gift of the gab?

Definition of gift of gab : the ability to talk glibly and persuasively.

What is the meaning of the idiom armed to the teeth?

Definition of armed to the teeth : carrying many weapons The police were armed to the teeth.

Who said check up from the neck up?

Zig Ziglar
You may have heard the famous quote of Zig Ziglar: “We all need a daily check-up from the neck up to avoid stinkin’ thinkin’ which ultimately leads to hardening of the attitudes.” I know the phrase may be cute, but it really is true.

What does standing toe to toe mean?

(also stand toe to toe, be toe to toe) mainly US. to be willing or able to compete or fight with someone in a strong, forceful, determined way: We had a good candidate who stood toe to toe with the President and beat him in three debates.

What is the meaning neither fish nor fowl?

Not one or the other, not something fitting any category under discussion. For example, They felt he was neither fish nor fowl—not qualified to lead the department, yet not appropriate to work as a staff member either.

What does it mean to have an AXE to grind?

phrase. If someone has an axe to grind, they are doing something for selfish reasons. [informal, disapproval] He seems like a decent bloke and I’ve got no axe to grind with him. [ + with]

What does a wet blanket mean idiom?

: one that quenches or dampens enthusiasm or pleasure.