What is Crazy Like A Fox?
1.
Implys the opposite. The individual refered to is not crazy at all, rather cunning (like a fox). Used when one appears to be 'crazy', but is acting with a hidden motive, in a cunning way
Person 1 : "What's that guy doing? He's crazy"
Person 2 : "Yeah...Crazy like a FOX!"
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2.
phrase to exaggerate craziness, often in sarcastic or half-joking form.
I'm crazy alright, crazy like a fox!!!
3.
Simile used to describe a person or event that acts or is outside of the norm in either a sneaky or fun way. May also be used in elliptical form (parts of the phrase are implied and not actually spoken). Origin: Homer Simpson.
"Allison likes to wear shiny pants when she's drunk; she's crazy like a fox."
"Becca is 'crazy LIKE a' today because she had 3 Frappucinos for breakfast.
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