can't see a hole in a ladder

can't see a hole in a ladder

1. Is stupid or dimwitted. Don't give Randy that important project—he can't see a hole in a ladder!
2. Is drunk. Don't buy him any more drinks—he already can't see a hole in a ladder.
See also: hole, ladder, see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

can't see a hole in a ladder

stupid or drunk. No use asking her questions. She can't see a hole in a ladder. After the big party, Joe needed someone to drive him home. He couldn't see a hole in a ladder.
See also: hole, ladder, see
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • don't give me any of your lip
  • Don't give me any of your lip!
  • bank on
  • banking
  • don't get me wrong
  • don't give up the ship
  • don't beat a dead horse
  • all in (one's) head
  • a sob story