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way out of a paper bag

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1. way out of a paper bag (idiomatic, formulaic) A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform. Source: ecdict

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way bag competence effectiveness formulaic idiomatic level minimal paper perform phrases unable

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