have two left feet
have two left feet
To be unable to dance gracefully; to have awkward or clumsy footwork while dancing. I've always had two left feet, so I was really nervous about our first dance after the wedding.
See also: feet, have, left, two
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have two left feet
Fig. to be very awkward with one's feet. (Often refers to awkwardness at dancing.) I'm sorry, I can't dance better. I have two left feet.
See also: feet, have, left, two
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
two left feet, have
Be clumsy, as in I'll never get the hang of this dance; I've got two left feet. This expression conjures up an image of feet that are not symmetrical, as left and right are, therefore causing imbalance or stumbling. It was first recorded in 1915.
See also: have, left, two
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
have two left feet
If someone has two left feet, they are not good at dancing. She told reporters that her husband has two left feet.
See also: feet, have, left, two
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
have two left feet
be clumsy or awkward, especially as a dancer.See also: feet, have, left, two
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
have two left ˈfeet
(informal) be very awkward in your movements, especially when you are dancing or playing a sport: I’m a hopeless dancer. I’ve got two left feet.See also: feet, have, left, two
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- two left feet, have
- klutz
- klotz
- roller
- (as) awkward as a cow on roller skates
- awkward
- awkward as a cow on a crutch
- crutch
- (as) awkward as a cow on a crutch
- fancy footwork