not know your arse from your elbow

idiomPart ofelbow

not know your arse from your elbow — idiom

1. To be very stupid or lack basic skill or knowledge.

1.idiom
Definition

To be very stupid or lack basic skill or knowledge.

Example

That mechanic doesn't know his arse from his elbow.

How can she be a doctor if she doesn't know her arse from her elbow?