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way out of a paper bag

idiom

A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform.


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  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    all the way to Egery and back

    The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

  3. 03

    bag of bones

    A skinny, malnourished person or animal.

  4. 04

    bag of tricks

    A set of skills, techniques, items of information, or other resources used to help achieve professional or personal goals.

  5. 05

    brown bag

    A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.

  6. 06

    by the way

    Irrelevantly, off-topic.

  7. 07

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  8. 08

    cry all the way to the bank

    To be happy due to the receipt of money, but sad about the cause.

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