two left feet
Example Sentences
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He's also already tripped over his two left feet on "Dancing with the Stars."
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023
"Dad is very excited for me to be taking part. He's always wanted to learn how to dance, but he's not very good at all. He definitely has two left feet."
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2021
Levy and O’Hara play Gerry and Cookie Fleck, owners of a Norwich terrier entered in a Philadelphia dog show; Gerry was born with two left feet, literally, and Cookie has a lot of ex-boyfriends.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2019
“Even if you think you have two left feet, a dance instructor can do away with that thinking.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2018
Minutes later, they’re playing an awkward game with a half-deflated soccer ball—Alan with his gimpy leg and crooked arm, Amin with two left feet and uncoordinated tackles.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
