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Meaning of not be able to hit the broad side of a barn | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To have very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.

idiomatic, informal, no-past-participle, no-present-participle

Examples

“No, I am really not good at batting in baseball. I cannot hit the broad side of a barn, really.”

“The new recruit is absolutely worthless with a rifle. Blimey, she wouldn't be able to hit the broad side of a barn if I asked her to.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

not be caught dead not bear thinking about not do someone any favors not do someone any favours not give much for someone's chances not grow on trees