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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.

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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


How many fingers do you have if you count all of them, including thumbs?

You have 10 fingers if you count all of them, including thumbs.


Can a business be solvent but not liquid liquid but not solvent?

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Tom is all thumbs when it comes to cooking. He tried to fix the motor, but he's all thumbs with tools.


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What has fingers and thumbs besides humans?

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What is the origin of the idiom to hold thumbs?

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