couldn't [act/argue/fight] (your) way out of a paper bag

humorous

if someone couldn't act, argue, fight etc. their way out of a paper bag, they act, argue, fight etc. very badly.

It's no good asking Jim to protect you - he couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

• think something over
• think something through
• think straight
• think-tank
• think the sun shines out arse
• think the sun shines out backside
• think the sun shines out of arse
• think the sun shines out of backside
• think the sun shines out of someone's arse
• think the sun shines out of someone's backside
• think the sun shines out someone's arse
• think the sun shines out someone's backside
• think the world of
• think the world of someone
• think through
• think to
• think to yourself
• think twice
• think twice about
• think twice about something
• think up
• think up something
• think well of
• think well of someone
• think well of something