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Nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben

Literal: To not have all cups in the cupboard. Meaning: To be crazy.

This idiom is used when someone is acting unreasonably. The word 'Tasse' here likely originates from the Yiddish word 'toshia' (understanding), which was confused with actual coffee cups over time.

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