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NOT THE BRIGHTEST BULB ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE

someone who is not quick-witted and gives the impression of being not very smart.
 NOT THE BRIGHTEST BULB ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE
1. You are going to ask John to hook up your PS4? Good luck on that one, you do realize he's not the brightest bulb on the christmas tree.
2. She isn't the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree.

Synonym: not the sharpest tool in the shed/box, not the brightest crayon in the box


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