as flimsy as Christ on a crutch

9.9

Very weak and unconvincing, like a poor excuse

idiom

Offensive

: endeble (ofensivo, arcaico, informal)

The evidence presented in court was as flimsy as Christ on a crutch, and the jury quickly dismissed it.

Examples

Some politicians offer arguments that are as flimsy as Christ on a crutch when confronted with tough questions.
Don't give me an excuse that is as flimsy as Christ on a crutch!
His explanation for missing the meeting was as flimsy as Christ on a crutch.
His explanation was as flimsy as Christ on a crutch.
Some politicians offer arguments that are as flimsy as Christ on a crutch when confronted with tough questions.
His explanation for missing the meeting was as flimsy as Christ on a crutch.
The evidence presented in court was as flimsy as Christ on a crutch, and the jury quickly dismissed it.

Synonyms

thin

vsas flimsy as Christ on a crutch

221 5.2

Not strong or convincing, for example an argument

is far more obviously weak and unpersuasive

tenuous

vsas flimsy as Christ on a crutch

30 7.6

Very weak and not likely to be important or true

is extremely weak and lacks convincing evidence

flimsy

vsas flimsy as Christ on a crutch

19 4.6

Weak and not convincing as an excuse or argument

is extremely weak and lacks any real substance

insubstantial

vsas flimsy as Christ on a crutch

9 6.8

Not solid or strong and not filling

is more extreme in weakness and totally unconvincing

really lame

vsas flimsy as Christ on a crutch

Informal

5 7.5

A reason or explanation that is very weak and not believable

is more formal and stresses extreme lack of substance

like Christ on a stick

vsas flimsy as Christ on a crutch

Offensive

9.9

Very weak and cannot help or lead

is less dramatic but equally focused on lack of substance

as convincing as weak tea

vsas flimsy as Christ on a crutch

Informal

8.4

Very weak and hard to believe

is more extreme, stressing utter lack of credibility and substance

Antonyms

strong

∞ 1.0

Having great physical power or being solid enough to resist force

convincing

195 3.4

That makes someone believe something is true

How Weak

as flimsy as Christ on a crutch

Offensive

9.9

flimsy

25 3.8

tenuous

30 7.6

unconvincing

11 5.1

Surface Forms

as flimsy as Christ on a crutch positive

Morphology

as + flimsy + as + Christ + on + a + crutch

The adjective 'flimsy' together with the 'as...as' comparative structure directly signals extreme weakness, so a learner who knows the constituent words can infer it means very weak or unconvincing. However, the simile 'Christ on a crutch' is culturally specific and metaphorical; its precise idiomatic force and connotations are not fully predictable from the parts, making the expression only partly transparent.

Etymology

As flimsy as Christ on a crutch paints a clear picture: imagine Christ leaning on a crutch, a surprising sign of weakness. So people use it to say an argument or excuse is 'very weak' or 'not believable'.