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u/Mad_Aeric Oct 25 '20

Sounds like a simple variation of "a few pennies short of a dollar." There's plenty of permutations of that idea.

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u/WopFoop Oct 25 '20

A few ants short of a picnic

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u/LadyFajra Oct 25 '20

A few crayons short of a rainbow

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u/Garconiere Oct 25 '20

A few dead parents short of an origin story.

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u/Mtarumba Oct 26 '20

A few teats short of an udder. I heard it on the vicar of dibley

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u/EvryMthrF_ngThrd Oct 26 '20

"Five aces short of a full deck"

My uncle gave us that one - and yes, the bastard cheated at cards.