English Idiom – Two left feet.
To be clumsy or awkward with your feet. This idiom usually refers to poor dancing and is aimed at people who are awkward dancers.
It’s a gentle, humorous expression – people often use it about themselves: “Don’t ask me to dance, I’ve got two left feet!”
Similar Idioms:
- All thumbs – clumsy with your hands.
- All fingers and thumbs – the British version of all thumbs.
- Fat fingers (slang) – clumsy when typing, pressing the wrong keys by mistake.
Example:
- “Look at Scott dance! He’s very confident but sadly he has two left feet!”
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An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
It means being clumsy or awkward with your feet, especially when dancing.
Not usually. It is light-hearted, and people often say it about themselves. Saying it about someone else can be a gentle tease.
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