bright idea
A clever thought or plan. For example, John had a bright idea for saving space
we would each have a terminal but share the printer. This term uses bright in the sense of "intelligent" or "quick-witted" and may be employed either straightforwardly, as in the example above, or ironically, as in Jumping in the pool with your clothes on
that was some bright idea. [Late 1800s]
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |