Not the full shilling

exp.

Heard in Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Galway

A bit mad. Not entirely sound of mind.

He's behaving very oddly, he's not the full shilling

Posh English

He is behaving very oddly. He is not entirely sound of mind.

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford
• Cork
• Galway

Related terms

• Full shillingNot entirely mentally sound or intelligent.
• Not the full deck of cardsNot entirely sane or in full possession of one's faculties.
• FullExtremely drunk; full of alcohol after a heavy drinking session.
• Full as a bingo busExtremely drunk; full to capacity with alcohol.
• Full as a tickTo be completely full after eating.
• Full as an eggFull to capacity, can refer to a fill of alcohlic beverages or food.