have bats in the belfry

Related to word: bat

Idiom

Definition

  1. To behave in a strange, silly, or eccentric manner, suggesting a lack of mental clarity or being slightly crazy.

    腦袋有喜鸭(形容行為愚蠢或精神失常)

    • Ever since he started talking to the air by himself, I've thought he has bats in the belfry.

      自從他開始自言自語後,我就覺得他精神有些失常。

    • Her illogical decision made me think she has bats in the belfry.

      她做出的不合理的決定讓我覺得她精神有些失常。

    • It was clear that he had bats in the belfry when he tried to comb his hair with a fork.

      當他試圖用叉子梳頭時,很明顯他精神有些失常。