be all thumbs — to be very clumsy with one's hands; to be awkward at handling or fixing things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be very clumsy with one's hands; to be awkward at handling or fixing things
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɔːl θʌmz/
Korean meaning: 손재주가 없다, 손이 서툴다, 불편하다
Korean pronunciation: 비 **올** 썸즈
Example Sentences
- I'm all thumbs in the kitchen - I once burned water while making tea!
- He's all thumbs when it comes to wrapping presents - they look like abstract art.
- Don't worry if you're all thumbs at first - practice makes perfect.
be all thumbs
NOUN//bi ɔːl θʌmz//
to be very clumsy with one's hands; to be awkward at handling or fixing things
to be very clumsy with one's hands; to be awkward at handling or fixing things
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Be all thumbs with drums, just scatter the crumbs!
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Origin
엄지손가락(thumb)만 있다는 상상에서 나온 표현으로, 다른 손가락들이 엄지처럼 굵고 둔해서 섬세한 작업을 할 수 없다는 의미에서 유래되었습니다.
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“I'm all thumbs in the kitchen - I once burned water while making tea!”
“He's all thumbs when it comes to wrapping presents - they look like abstract art.”
“Don't worry if you're all thumbs at first - practice makes perfect.”
“She's all thumbs with technology but surprisingly skilled at needlework.”
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