释义 |
full of holes full of holesUnsound or flawed; having many faults that do not stand up to scrutiny or criticism. Alludes to a leaky, porous vessel—hence the related expression, "doesn't hold water." Does anyone have a better suggestion? Mark's idea is clearly full of holes. The suspect's whole alibi is full of holes.See also: full, hole, offull of holesFig. [of an argument or plan] that cannot stand up to challenge or scrutiny. (See also not hold water; something">pick holes in something) Your argument is full of holes. This plan is full of holes and won't work.See also: full, hole, of |