Meaning of the word "not know B from a battledore" in English
What does "not know B from a battledore" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
not know B from a battledore
US /nɑːt noʊ biː frʌm ə ˈbæt.əl.dɔːr/
UK /nɒt nəʊ biː frəm ə ˈbæt.əl.dɔːr/
Idiom
to be completely ignorant or illiterate; to not know even the simplest things
Example:
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He claims to be an expert, but he does not know B from a battledore.
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How can she manage the project when she does not know B from a battledore about finance?