Filters. (idiomatic, formulaic) A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such. My boss is so clueless, he couldn’t schedule his own way out of a paper bag.
Likewise, people ask, can argue your way out of a paper bag?
It’s usually of the form “he can’t fight [or punch] his way out of a paper bag”. It means you think the person is so inept they can’t with all their effort even get out of a weak paper bag, if they were so enclosed. It originally meant you thought they were a weak or incompetent fighter and comes from boxing.
Particularly dim-witted, unintelligent, or incompetent; unable to do something basic, simple, or straightforward.
Additionally, can talk himself out of a paper bag?
A phrase use emphasize that one is particularly dim-witted, unintelligent, incompetent, or unable to do something basic, simple, or straightforward.
Can’t find his way out of a paper bag?
It’s usually of the form “he can’t fight [or punch] his way out of a paper bag”. It means you think the person is so inept they can’t with all their effort even get out of a weak paper bag, if they were so enclosed. It originally meant you thought they were a weak or incompetent fighter and comes from boxing.
Can’t punch one’s way out of a paper bag?
can’t punch (one’s) way out of a paper bag. Extremely weak, ineffectual, or incompetent.
How do you talk out of something?
Who can talk their way out of a fine meaning?
to avoid doing something or to get out of a difficult situation by giving someone good reasons why you should not do it: He was known for talking his way out of speeding tickets. Avoiding action. abrogate. abrogation.