not all there
idiom
informal
—used to describe a person who is somewhat strange or stupid
Her aunt is very sweet but not all there (mentally).
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But that’s not all there is to see and do in the city.
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Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
One of Burnette’s strengths is obviously his overpowering size, but Taylor said that is not all there is to his senior standout.
—Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2023
But that's not all there is to love: Parents especially rave about how the different size options make packing lunches easier.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2023
But that's not all there is to appreciate about these earphones.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
One of Burnette’s strengths is obviously his overpowering size, but Taylor said that is not all there is to his senior standout.
—Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2023
But that's not all there is to love: Parents especially rave about how the different size options make packing lunches easier.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2023
But that's not all there is to appreciate about these earphones.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
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