Know no more about than a frog knows about bedsheets In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "know no more about than a frog knows about bedsheets", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-06-15 06:06

Meaning of Know no more about than a frog knows about bedsheets

Know no more about than a frog knows about bedsheets American verb phrase mainly US

Used to say that someone knows absolutely nothing about something.

Don't let Peter design the computer programme. He knows no more about computers than a frog knows about bedsheets.

Stop boasting! You know no more about Beijing opera than a frog knows about bedsheets.

Linda knows no more about music than a frog knows about bedsheets. She can't distinguish which is the treble or bass clef.

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Grammar and Usage of Know no more about than a frog knows about bedsheets

Verb Forms

  • to know no more about (something) than a frog knows about bedsheets
  • knows no more about (something) than a frog knows about bedsheets
  • knew no more about (something) than a frog knows about bedsheets
The verb "know" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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