can't boil an egg



can't boil an egg

  (humorous)
if someone can't boil an egg, they are not able to cook
Usage notes: This phrase comes from the idea that boiling an egg is a very easy thing to do.
Don't expect a dinner invitation from Laura - she can't boil an egg.
See also: boil, egg

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NicholaNIK-ə-ləEnglish (British)
BetteBETEnglish
TiamatTEE-ə-maht (English), TYAH-maht (English)Near Eastern Mythology
Naz-Turkish
Shai-Hebrew
Nicola['nikələ]