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Idiom couldn't fight your way out of a paper bagcouldn't [act/argue/fight] (your) way out of a paper bag humorous if someone couldn't act, argue, fight etc. their way out of a paper bag, they act, argue, fight etc. very badly.It's no good asking Jim to protect you - he couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.
couldn't fight (one's) way out of a paper bagIs extremely weak, ineffectual, or incompetent. You can definitely beat that scrawny kid—come on, he couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag! couldn't fight your way out of a paper bag If someone couldn't fight their way out of a paper bag, they are very bad at fighting. They are no use to you as allies. They couldn't fight their way out of a paper bag. Note: You can replace fight with other verbs that state what someone is not able to do. Not one of these actors could act their way out of a paper bag. |