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two left feet

idiom
Meaning

Clumsiness, especially at dancing or in sports involving kicking a ball.


Examples
SIMPLE

He has two left feet on the dance floor.

CONTEXTUAL

I wanted to join the salsa class, but I have two left feet.

COMPLEX

Though she dreamed of becoming a ballerina, the instructor gently suggested that someone with two left feet might prefer the piano.

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  2. 02

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    To be left with the responsibility of resolving a problem.

  3. 03

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    Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.

  4. 04

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  5. 05

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    To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.

  6. 06

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  8. 08

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