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Actually the full expression is: Daft as a brush and not half as useful. In the days of chimney sweeps children were often used to clean chimnies as they were the only ones small enough to access the chimney to sweep it out. They were held upside down inside the chimney and accidents frequently ensued resulting, of course in brain injury. Hence the expression "daft" which means silly, unable to concentrate etc.
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Why do people say as daft as a brush?
I believe the original, full saying should be 'As daft as a brush with no bristles'
What does it mean when a British person calls you daft?
Daft is a British word meaning 'stupid'. For example: 'Brian you are such a daft chap'.
Who sang harder better faster stronger originally?
The song "Harder, Better, Faster, Stonger" by Daft Punk was first released in the album Discovery, in March, 2001. Since then, it has been included on the Daft Punk anthology album, Musique Vol. 1 1993-2005 released five years after Discovery.
What is the name of the song at the end of the Father's Day whitest kids you know?
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
How come on family guy half the time people ignore what Stewie is saying?
because he's a baby
Why do people say as daft as a brush?
I believe the original, full saying should be 'As daft as a brush with no bristles'
What does daft as a brush mean in slang?
Daft means dumb. Daft as a brush means someone who lacks concentration, unable to focus on the task at hand.
Are you has daft has a brush?
yes.
How does this idiom end 'as daft as a -'?
brush In the American South we say "dumb as a box of hair"
What is the example of daft as a bush?
A daft person is a silly person. Daft as a bush accentuates the daftness humourously and often affectionately. English footballing giant Sir Bobby Robson with obvious affectionate referred to football great Paul "Gazza" Gascoine as as daft as a brush.
What actors and actresses appeared in Pardon My Brush - 1964?
The cast of Daft As a Brush - 1975 includes: David Daker Elizabeth Dawn Jonathan Pryce Lynn Redgrave
Will Lego Batman sets come back?
no you daft idiot
When will the Daft Punk Tron Legacy Headphones come out?
I read around mid-August.
When did basil brush come out?
Basil Brush was created in 1963.
Who is better Daft Punk or gorillaz?
Daft Punk or gorillaz? Hmmm hard to chose.I like daft better though so i chose daft punk.
Does daft punk give out daft punk helmets?
No.
Where does the saying dull as a brush come from?
The saying "dull as a brush" is thought to originate from the idea that a brush, particularly a paintbrush, can become worn and lose its effectiveness over time, making it less useful for its intended purpose. The expression uses "dull" to describe something that is uninteresting or lacking in sharpness, whether literally or metaphorically. The phrase has been popular in British English since the 19th century, reflecting a broader tendency to use everyday objects in idiomatic expressions.
