Didn't know their asses from a hole in the ground In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "didn't know their asses from a hole in the ground", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-02-09 09:02

Meaning of Didn't know their asses from a hole in the ground (redirected from not know (one's) ass from a hole in the ground )

Synonyms:

Dead from the Neck Up , dumbski , not know one's head from a hole in the ground , not know the difference between one's ass and a hole in the ground

Not know (one's) ass from a hole in the ground slang rude

To be extremely stupid; not to be alert 

She didn't know her ass from a hole in the ground when quitting such a decent job.

What! You refused such a good price! You don't know your ass from a hole in the ground.

Other phrases about:

not have two beans, brain cells, etc. to rub together

To have no money

(as) thick as mince

Extremely stupid

(as) silly as a wheel

Very stupid, or silly

Just Fell Off the Turnip Truck

Used to describe someone who is naive, gullible, inexperienced, easily fooled, ignorant, unsophisticated, etc.

need (to have) your head examined

To  say, or believe something or someone that seems completely crazy, delusional, or stupid

Origin of Not know (one's) ass from a hole in the ground

The origin of this slang is not clear.

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