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one candle short of a box

not bright; stupid
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When it came to remember names, James was one candle short of a box.

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The phrase "one candle short of a box" can be translated to French as "une bougie de moins dans la boîte." However, this phrase might not have the same idiomatic meaning in French as it does in English. If you're looking for a more colloquial equivalent, it could be paraphrased based on context.

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