two left feet

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two left feet pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic) Clumsiness, especially at dancing or in sports involving kicking a ball.
    • 1985 April 13, “Personal advertisement”, in Gay Community News, page 13:
      2 shy 4 pickups. 2 flip 4 potlucks. 2 left feet at bars. But fun.
    He should stay off the dance floor with his two left feet.

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