The idiom "be all thumbs" has its origin in the notion of someone being clumsy or uncoordinated with their hands or fingers. The phrase signifies a lack of dexterity or finesse in handling objects or performing fine motor skills, as if all their fingers were thumbs. It is a figurative expression highlighting a person's clumsiness or lack of skill in tasks that require manual coordination.

What is the origin of the idiom "be all thumbs" and when to use it?

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تعریف و معنی "be all thumbs"در زبان انگلیسی

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