to be all thumbs
01
to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner
Dialect
American
American
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Humorous
Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
Despite his enthusiasm for woodworking, Mark was all thumbs with a saw, frequently making crooked cuts.
He attempted to play the guitar, but his fingers were all thumbs, resulting in a discordant melody.
