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I’m clumsy at doing something vs I’m clumsy at something

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I'm clumsy at doing something' is used when referring to a specific action or task that someone is not good at, while 'I'm clumsy at something' is more general and can refer to a broader skill or activity.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1167 views

I’m clumsy at doing something

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific action or task that someone is not good at.

This phrase is used to express a lack of skill or coordination in performing a particular action or task.

Examples:

  • I'm clumsy at doing math problems.
  • She's clumsy at doing her hair.
  • He's clumsy at doing the dishes.
  • I'm considering doing something symbolically meaningful here.
  • And a shot at doing something a little more engaging than vehicle licensing.
  • I'm actually doing something really nice for my understudy.
  • At least I'm doing something to fight against it.
  • I'm doing something I swore I never would.
  • Clearly I'm doing something right.
  • I need to feel like I'm doing something right now.
  • Doing something I'm not supposed to.
  • Your mother would be proud I'm finally doing something nice for myself.
  • Mom, I'm doing something.
  • I'm really into doing something maybe for Africa.
  • I'm doing something very adult here.
  • I'm doing something for me.
  • Please tell me if I'm doing something wrong.
  • I'm capable of doing something here.
  • I'm not supposed to tell other people when they're doing something wrong.
  • Jeff, I'm doing something.
  • I'm actually doing something about it.
  • And I'm actually doing something with myself.
  • I'm doing something Kappa Tau.

Alternatives:

  • I'm not good at doing something
  • I'm not skilled at doing something
  • I'm awkward at doing something

I’m clumsy at something

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general skill or activity that someone is not good at.

This phrase is used to express a lack of skill or coordination in a broader sense, rather than a specific action or task.

Examples:

  • I'm clumsy at sports.
  • She's clumsy at cooking.
  • He's clumsy at dancing.
  • I'm just... I'm not used to feeling like I suck at something.
  • Finally, I'm number one at something in this family.
  • I'm offering you first crack at something.
  • 'Cause I'm stunned, and I have to look at something.
  • I just... I'm mad at something Bree did.
  • I'm an amateur pottery enthusiast Trying as hard as I can At something I suck at.
  • Kids, I'm looking at something that I can't quite believe.
  • I'm on my way to Shanghai, and I need you to look at something.
  • So, I'm sorry if I was better than you at something.
  • Amber's the best shot I'll ever have At something like a real daughter And I'm striking out.
  • I have no idea what my face is doing when I'm looking at something.
  • All I'm asking is for a police officer to look at something illegal.
  • You mean, I'm good at something?
  • You know, because of you I'm finally good at something, but I can't do it in Las Vegas because you banned me.
  • I'm beginning to think I should just quit, try my hand at something else.
  • I'm sorry, detective, were you getting at something?
  • No, not clumsy at all.
  • Right. So you're admitting that I'm better at something than you are?
  • Listen, Sue, I'm headed for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a sanctuary for orphaned koalas, but I heard my daughter Chloe laughing at something on the Internet the other day, and I saw your video.
  • I'm... I'm looking at something called, what is that, "chocolate-covered bacon"?

Alternatives:

  • I'm not good at something
  • I'm not skilled at something
  • I'm awkward at something

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