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The phrase "a daft thing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is silly, foolish, or nonsensical.
Example: "I can't believe I did such a daft thing as forgetting my own birthday."
Alternatives: "a silly thing" or "a foolish thing".
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But it is possibly a daft thing to do.
At this particular time, throwing more taxpayers' money at the car industry seems a daft thing to do.
By any reckoning, iron ore would seem like a daft thing to peddle if you were in the drugs trade.
It may sound a daft thing to do, but at least it is evidence of the human hand and voice.
In this case, though, the formula works, or at least works as well as such a daft thing can.
The 60-year-old, whose show airs on ITV from 5pm, has admitted it was a "daft" thing to do and he decided to do it on the "spur of the moment".
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And he called her an angel-innocent and a clever daft thing, in a comical, mincing, falsetto voice.
Eddy Hogg tweeted: "It's a pretty daft thing to say.
"To launch a magazine now is not an entirely daft thing to do.
He has done a few daft things again this afternoon, drawing attention to himself with some needless bits and pieces.
(Participant 1, discussing four siblings under 6 years old) 8. "I think ultimately being based in the same building, seeing people day to day, you know in the kitchen, putting the kettle on, that kind of daft thing does build a good relationship" (Participant 16, discussing siblings aged 3 and 7 years old) All quotations in this box are from the two health visitor participants.
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