Can't hit the (broad) side of a barn In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "can't hit the (broad) side of a barn", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-01-08 04:01

Meaning of Can't hit the (broad) side of a barn

Can't hit the (broad) side of a barn slang

If you say that one can't hit the (broad) side of a barn, you mean that he doesn't have good aim.

Jane can't hit the broad side of a barn though the target is just two meters away.

Although the players had many chances to score in the last minutes, they couldn't hit the side of a barn right.

Grammar and Usage of Can't hit the (broad) side of a barn

  • can't hit the (broad) side of a barn
  • couldn't hit the (broad) side of a barn
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