argue

argue the toss (British & Australian, informal)

to disagree with a decision or statement. Are you prepared to argue the toss when you might have to go to court to prove it?

See also: toss

couldn't [act/argue/fight] your way out of a paper bag (humorous)

if someone couldn't act, argue, fight etc. their way out of a paper bag, they act, argue, fight etc. very badly. It's no good asking Jim to protect you - he couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

See also: act, bag, couldn't, fight, paper, way