(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
Bampfylde['bæmpʃi:ld]
Sarosh-Persian Mythology
FabianFAH-bee-ahn (German, Dutch), FAH-byahn (Polish), FAY-bee-ən (English)German, Dutch, Polish, History
PeregrinePER-ə-grin, PER-ə-greenEnglish (Rare)
MaËLys-French
Noah['nəuə]