a kangaroo loose in the top paddock

English

Alternative forms

• a roo loose in the top paddock
• a few roos loose in the top paddock
• kangaroos in the top paddock

Pronunciation

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Noun

a kangaroo loose in the top paddock

1. (Australia, slang) Things not quite right in one's head; a situation of mental confusion or insanity.

Usage notes

• Mostly used with the verb have.

Synonyms

• See Appendix:Snowclones/few X short of a Y