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Meaning of 'lost your marbles'



 
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Meaning of 'lost your marbles' #1 (permalink) Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:41 am   Meaning of 'lost your marbles'
 

Test No. express/inter-11 "Home Sweet Home", question 1

You must have lost your marbles if you're seriously considering buying that house.

(a) be serious
(b) be crazy
(c) be adventurous
(d) be happy

Test No. express/inter-11 "Home Sweet Home", answer 1

You must be crazy if you're seriously considering buying that house.

Correct answer: (b) be crazy
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Meaning of 'lost your marbles' #2 (permalink) Wed Jun 29, 2005 19:12 pm   Meaning of 'lost your marbles'
 

This is a slang expression meaning you are not thinking properly.
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