Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

all-thumbs

idiom

/ɔːl θʌmz/

Definition

clumsy or awkward in using the hands

Examples

He was all-thumbs when it came to repairing the car, making the situation worse.
Despite her enthusiasm for cooking, she often felt all-thumbs while trying to bake delicate pastries.

Meaning

The phrase ‘all-thumbs’ is used to describe someone who is not adept at performing tasks requiring manual dexterity and is often making mistakes or fumbling.