As awkward as a bag of cats

adj.

Heard in Leitrim

A group of people trying to operate whilst simultaneously thwarting each other's objectives through gracelessness.

(2 Ppl trying to mop a floor)" "Ah here, we're as awkward as a bag of cats!

Posh English

Good heavens, we are completely clumsy together!

Related terms

• Awkward as a bag of hammersA person who just makes things difficult for themselves by being an odd-arse.
• Bag a catsIrritable or in a foul temper.
• Cross as a bag a catsExtremely angry or bad tempered.
• You sound like a bag of cats being slaped off the wallYour singing or speaking voice is extremely unpleasant.
• As awkward as a sow in football bootsExceedingly clumsy, uncoordinated, and awkward in one's movements.
• He couldn't punch a hole through a wet paper bagA person lacking physical strength or force.