noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
article a word that is used to limit a noun, indicating whether the noun is specific or unspecific
Used to describe someone who may not be thinking clearly or may have cognitive impairments
Used to describe symptoms of certain mental health disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Used informally to describe someone who is acting strangely or illogically
In a professional context, a writer may use the phrase 'be one sandwich short of a picnic' to describe a character in a story who is not very intelligent or is lacking common sense.
A psychologist may use this phrase in a professional setting to describe a patient who displays signs of cognitive impairment or irrational thinking.
A teacher may use this expression when discussing a student who is struggling academically or socially, implying that they are not quite 'all there.'
An HR manager may use this phrase when providing feedback on an employee's performance, suggesting that they are not meeting expectations or are not fully competent in their role.