hit the (broad) side of a barn

hit the (broad) side of a barn
hit the (broad) side of a barn
Fig. to hit an easy target. (Usually negative.) •

He can't park that car! He can't hit the broad side of a barn, let alone that parking place.

He's a lousy shot. He can't hit the side of a barn.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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