He wouldn't kick snow off a rope

exp.

Heard in Kerry, Donegal and Monaghan

Said of someone who is hopeless at football, or more generally of a person who is rather stupid.

That fool wouldn't kick snow off a rope

Posh English

That complete fool could not even dislodge frozen precipitation from a length of cord.

Related terms

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• Would'nt bate snow off a ropeSign of physical weakness or lack of proficiency at certain sports, notably hurling.
• Could'nt kick snow of a ditchA very poor or unskilled footballer.
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