two left feet



two left feet

A lack of coordination, especially while dancing. Typically used with the verb "have." Don't ask Paul to dance, he has two left feet. I decided to take dance lessons before the wedding because I have two left feet.
See also: feet, left, two

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Serafimasye-rah-FEE-mah (Russian), see-rah-FEE-mah (Russian), se-rah-FEE-mah (Macedonian)Russian, Macedonian
Pratap-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Epiphanios-Ancient Greek
Chanel[ʃa:'nel]
GuidoGWEE-do (Italian), GEE-do (German)Italian, German
Ioannu-Old Church Slavic