(one's) way out of a paper bag



(one's) way out of a paper bag

A phrase use emphasize that one is particularly dim-witted, unintelligent, incompetent, or unable to do something basic, simple, or straightforward. Jeff's new boyfriend sure says some dumb things. The dude probably couldn't find his way out of a paper bag. Don't assign that project to her, she couldn't punch her way out of a paper bag!
See also: bag, of, out, paper, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nicolaunee-koo-LOW (Portuguese)Portuguese, Galician, Catalan
PhillisFIL-isEnglish
Gioelejo-EL-eItalian
Keeley['ki:li]
Ignacyeeg-NAH-tsiPolish
Aeronwen-Welsh