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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 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 'all thumbs'?
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
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.
Is''i have magic thumbs'' an idiom?
No, it is a metaphor comparing someone's thumb to a magical item.
Why do monkeys have thumbs?
Monkeys have thumbs to hold their food.For example, a monkey needed it thumbs to open its banna.
What is the origin of the idiom out on a limb?
To be exposed
What is the origin of the idiom 'eat at'?
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What is the origin for the idiom dancing up a storm?
Origin "up a storm"
What is the origin of make a big splash idiom?
No
What is the origin of the idiom twelvemonth?
That's not an idiom - it means exactly what it says - there are twelve months in a year.
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.
