How to Pronounce "all fingers and thumbs"
expression
AWL FIN-gerz and THUHMZ
AWL FIN-guhz and THUMZ
Definition
To be awkward, especially with your hands; to struggle with tasks that need manual dexterity, like tying shoelaces or wrapping gifts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈθəmz
British English
ˈɔːl/ /fˈɪŋɡəz/ /ˈænd/ /θˈʌmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL FIN-gerz and THUHMZ
UK
AWL FIN-guhz and THUMZ
Listen in Context
I'm all fingers and thumbs when I try to wrap presents.
He was all fingers and thumbs tying his shoelaces.
She felt all fingers and thumbs using the new phone.
"Sorry, I'm all fingers and thumbs today!" she laughed after she dropped her keys again.