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If you're "all thumbs," you are clumsy or awkward - imagine trying to do anything with five thumbs instead of four fingers and one thumb!
This idiom usually refers to fine motor tasks.
It means to be clumsy
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What does the idiom all fingers and thumbs?
What's the meaning of the phrase 'All fingers and thumbs'? Clumsy, unable to hold things steadily in one's hands. 'All fingers and thumbs' is how we might describe ourselves during a temporary loss of manual dexterity.
What are some example sentence of the idiom all thumbs?
Tom is all thumbs when it comes to cooking. He tried to fix the motor, but he's all thumbs with tools.
What is an example sentence for the idiomatic expression 'all thumbs'?
Here are some sentences for this idiom. It means to be clumsy or unable to do something well.He was all thumbs when he tried to bake cookies.I'm all thumbs at sewing, but i can paint pretty well.She tried to learn how to knit, but she was all thumbs.
What is the origin of the idiom to hold thumbs?
To hope for the best
Is''i have magic thumbs'' an idiom?
No, it is a metaphor comparing someone's thumb to a magical item.
What does he's al thumbs mean?
The idiom "all thumbs" means someone who is clumsy or awkward with their hands, often prone to making mistakes or dropping things. It suggests a lack of dexterity or skill in performing manual tasks.
What is a cliche meaning not good with their hands?
The cliche for not good with one's hands is "all thumbs". Example sentence: She tried to show me how to knit, but with the needles and yarn, I was all thumbs.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is the origin of the idiom shes all thumbs?
It means someone who is physically awkward, especially with the hands. There is a proverb from 1546 - 'when he should get aught, each finger is a thumb'
What is the meaning of the idiom to land all over someone?
berate someone
What is the meaning of the idiom putting all your feet on the table?
putting all your cards in the table
Is After All an adverb?
Yes, it is an adverbial phrase. The phrase "after all" is an idiom meaning "nevertheless."
