idiot box idiot box {n.} A television set. Phil has been staring at the idiot box all afternoon. Categories: add yours TV {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment