enough sense to pound sand into a rathole

== English == === Alternative forms === sense enough to pound sand into a rathole === Noun === enough sense to pound sand into a rathole (uncountable) The most basic level of intelligence. ==== Usage notes ==== Almost always used in negative constructions to describe someone's ignorance or stupidity, such as: He doesn't have enough sense to pound sand into a rathole. === See also === pound sand way out of a paper bag