Full of holes Meaning in English
expression
FUUL-uhv-HOHLZ
FUUL-uhv-HOHWlz
Definition
Literally, something with many small holes; figuratively, something (like an argument or plan) that has many mistakes, weaknesses, or problems.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to criticize arguments, plans, stories, or logic—means something is easy to find flaws in. Can also describe objects literally (e.g., a shirt). Usually informal and negative. Avoid using for people.
Spanish: lleno de agujeros - lleno de fallos (argumento)Portuguese (BR): cheio de buracos - cheio de falhas (argumento)Portuguese (PT): cheio de buracos - cheio de falhas (argumento)Chinese (Simplified): 千疮百孔 - 漏洞百出 (论点)Chinese (Traditional): 千瘡百孔 - 漏洞百出 (論點)Hindi: छेदों से भरा - कमियों से भरा (तर्क)Arabic: مليء بالثقوب - مليء بالثغرات (حجة)Bengali: ছিদ্রে ভরা - দুর্বলতায় ভরাRussian: вся в дырах - сплошные дырыJapanese: 穴だらけVietnamese: đầy lỗ - đầy điểm yếuKorean: 구멍투성이 - 허점투성이Turkish: deli dolu - eksiklerle doluUrdu: سوراخوں سے بھرا ہوا - کمزوریوں سے بھرا ہواIndonesian: penuh lubang - penuh kekurangan
Example Sentences
His socks are full of holes.
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This old roof is full of holes.
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Her story was full of holes and nobody believed her.
basic
That explanation is full of holes — it just doesn’t make sense.
natural
Be careful, your argument is full of holes and he’ll notice.
natural
I tried to fix the fence but now it’s full of holes.
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