Bats in your belfry
The phrase "Bats in your belfry" is an idiomatic expression that refers to someone who is considered eccentric, crazy, or mentally unstable. It suggests that the person's mind is like a belfry (a part of a bell tower) filled with bats (referring to confusion or disorder).
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