not be able to hit the broad side of a barn

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词形变化

cannot hit the broad side of a barn 三单 could not hit the broad side of a barn 过去式 no past participle 过去式 no present participle 三单

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v.
  1. 1.

    To have very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.

    习语 非正式

    No, I am really not good at batting in baseball. I cannot hit the broad side of a barn, really.

    The new recruit is absolutely worthless with a rifle. Blimey, she wouldn't be able to hit the broad side of a barn if I asked her to.