more than just a hat rack
more than just a hat rack
One is capable of intelligent, logical, or witty thought. (I.e., one's head houses a functioning brain, rather than just being a place to hang a hat.) "See? More than just a hat rack," she said while tapping her head after I complimented her on the clever design of her product. You need to prove to us that your head is more than just a hat rack, Tom.
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