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What are some idioms that mean clumsy?

Here are some idioms that mean clumsy:

General Clumsiness:

* All thumbs: Describes someone who is awkward and clumsy with their hands.

* Butterfingers: Someone who drops things easily.

* Two left feet: Describes someone who is clumsy and awkward when dancing or moving.

* A bull in a china shop: Someone who is very clumsy and likely to break things.

* Have two left feet: Similar to "two left feet," implying poor coordination.

* As graceful as a giraffe on roller skates: A humorous way to describe someone's lack of grace.

More Specific Idioms:

* Trip over your own feet: To stumble or be clumsy.

* Have a knack for breaking things: To be prone to accidentally damaging things.

* Drop like a hot potato: To fumble and drop something easily.

* Have a bad case of the fumbles: To be clumsy and make mistakes, often related to sports.

Informal/Slang:

* A klutz: A clumsy person.

* A goofball: A silly, clumsy person.

* A spaz: A clumsy and awkward person (can be considered offensive).

* A fumblebum: A clumsy, careless person.

Remember, some of these idioms can be considered rude or offensive, so be mindful of the context and the person you're speaking to.

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