I May Be Daft, But I'm Not Stupid Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does I May Be Daft, But I'm Not Stupid Idiom mean?

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I may be daft, but I'm not stupid What does I may be daft, but I'm not stupid mean?	I might do or say silly things occasionally, but in this instance I know what I am doing (Usually used when someone questions your application of common-sense).
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I May Be Daft, But I'm Not Stupid Idiom