Have a screw loose

The phrase "have a screw loose" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is considered mentally unstable or eccentric. It implies that the person has a slight flaw or deficiency in their thinking or behavior, akin to a loose screw in a mechanical device that causes it to malfunction. It suggests that the person may act irrationally, erratically, or unpredictably.


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