Dim as a Toc-h Lamp

Posted by JohnC on December 19, 2003

In Reply to: Dim as a Toc-h Lamp posted by Barney on December 18, 2003

: : : any ideas to the this means....???

I agree with the dim lamp explanation. The expression is used to describe someone who is a bit dense or stupid, eg "He hasn't a clue - dim as a Toc-H lamp."