Learn English Together
The lights are on but nobody's home!
Home > Idioms > Lights are on but nobody's home
The lights are on but nobody's home!
Barry: I asked John to finish the report by today but he's not even started it.
Cindy: You'll have to remind him. He forgets everything. The lights are on but nobody's home!
The lights are on but nobody's (or no-one's) home - this English idiom means that you think someone is stupid.
Tags: English, are, but, home, idioms, is, lights, no-one, nobody, on, More…
Views: 65
Replies to This Discussion
-
TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on -
It is. There are actually many ways to say the same thing. Do you know any others?
-
Permalink Reply by coco on -
This idiom make me smile.... it seems to be a nice way to say it with humour, I don't really know others in English. Is it impolite to say that or it is something just for a kind of nice humour...
-
TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on -
It's usually used in a humorous way. Not too serious.
We could also say - He's not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Forum
Self-cultivation Practical Advice 38 Replies
Started by Tammy in Talk about.... Last reply by Tammy 21 minutes ago.
Don't cry over spilt milk! 23 Replies
Started by English Teacher Jamie in English Idioms. Last reply by Tammy 46 minutes ago.
Cheat on! 17 Replies
Started by English Teacher Jamie in Phrasal Verbs. Last reply by vero (陈 菲玉) 6 hours ago.
Ride! 27 Replies
Started by English Teacher Jamie in English Slang. Last reply by vero (陈 菲玉) 6 hours ago.
Funky English Giveaways 2013 - Two days in London 70 Replies
Started by English Tutor Simon in Give Aways!. Last reply by vero (陈 菲玉) 8 hours ago.
Interview a Famous Person! 13 Replies
Started by English Teacher Jamie in Talk about.... Last reply by Ngo Thanh Cong 12 hours ago.
Ankle biter!
Started by English Teacher Jamie in English Slang 14 hours ago.
Put your money where your mouth is!
Started by English Teacher Jamie in English Idioms 14 hours ago.
Talk About The Photo - The House in the Clouds 48 Replies
Started by English Teacher Jamie in Talk about.... Last reply by vero (陈 菲玉) yesterday.
National Symbols 79 Replies
Started by English Teacher Jamie in Talk about.... Last reply by Gertraud Müller on Monday.
© 2013 Created by English Teacher Jamie.
