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
NaoiseNEE-shaIrish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Aiolos-Greek Mythology
Elettrae-LET-trahItalian
Ghulam-Arabic, Urdu, Pashto
KunibertKOO-nee-bert (German)German, Ancient Germanic
RadomÍRa-Czech