kangaroos in the top paddock

A form of a kangaroo loose in the top paddock — Things that are not quite right in one's head; a situation of mental confusion or insanity.

Meanings

nounkangaroos in the top paddock pl (plural only)
  1. Australiaalternativepluralplural onlyslangAlternative form of a kangaroo loose in the top paddock.
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