Wouldn't know (something) if (one) fell over one In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "wouldn't know (something) if (one) fell over one", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jane Nhung

2021-06-26 02:06

Wouldn't know sth if it hit you in the face

Wouldn't know (something) if (one) fell over one phrase informal

Used to imply that someone would not realize something even though it's obvious and clear

It's regrettable that parents wouldn't know their children who can be geniuses if they fell over one.

They are not experts in appraising treasures, so they wouldn't have known about these fake antiques if they fell over one.

be like talking to a brick wall

used when the person you are talking to does not pay attention to you, you are completely ignored.

to not become involved in something; to show no interest in people

To give no interest or attention to someone or something; to believe that something isn't important

To not care in any way about something or someone

sit on (one's) hands

1.To do nothing, ignore the problem or situation needing to be coped with
2.To not want to applaud

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go down swinging/fighting

to fight until the very end

Example: The BK team beat us in the end, but we went down fighting.

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