Definition of the funny farm
informal + humorous + often considered offensive
: a hospital for people who are mentally ill
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the furthest thing from someone's mind
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“The funny farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20funny%20farm. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.
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