(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
Dan[dæn]
MaarjaMAH:RR-yahEstonian
Luizaluw-EE-zah (Polish)Polish, Portuguese, Romanian
Ieremias-Biblical Greek
ÅKeAW-keSwedish
Imamu-Eastern African, Swahili