not be able to hit the broad side of a barn

not be able to hit the broad side of a barn

English

Verb

not be able to hit the broad side of a barn

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

   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.

Translations

have very poor aim

Hebrew: לא להיות מסוגל לפגוע בקיר של אסם‎, לא להצליח לקלוע אפילו לקיר של אסם‎

Synonyms

• not hit a cow's arse with a banjo

See also

• barn door