not the sharpest tool in the boxとは 意味・読み方・使い方

not carefully arranged in a package

not carrying concealed weapons

was not in the least unfriendly

clumsy and unskilled

he does not use a baton for conducting

without any definite aim―aimlessly―at large

not direct in spatial dimension

not designed for heavy work

not penetrable by bullets

a reed that does not fit closely over the aperture

the dots are unevenly disposed

not resembling glue in texture

a blunt arrow without a barb

not at one's desk right now

not planted in pots

not of very much use

not secured within a cover

a stool is a backless and armless seat

there was not enough fill for the trench

There is nothing like taking the golden mean.

the condition of lacking a center

This box will not open―refuses to open.

the hinge is insecure

Hold firm to the rope.

of the cut end of a book, the condition of not being neat

Don't hold the box upside down.

an over in which no runs are scored

to hold fast to one's opinion

don't be greedy with the cookies

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