all fingers and thumbs

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English

Adjective

all fingers and thumbs (not comparable)

(of a person) clumsy or awkward
He tried to tie his shoelace but was all fingers and thumbs due to his nervousness.

Synonyms

(clumsy or awkward): all thumbs

See also

all eyes and ears

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