間まが抜ぬける

expression, ichidan verb

look stupid; be missing something essential

Describes a person or action that seems foolish, slow-witted, or lacking common sense. Often used when someone misses an obvious point or makes a silly mistake. Related to the noun 間抜け (stupidity, fool).

See also: 間抜け

• 彼かれの質しつ問もんはいつも間まが抜ぬけている。

  His questions always sound stupid.

• 大だい事じなところで間まが抜ぬけた発はつ言げんをしてしまった。

  I made a foolish remark at a crucial moment.