have two left feet Definition

left¹
adj

1. Referring, relating to, or indicating the side facing west from the point of view of someone or something facing north, which normally in human beings has the weaker and less skilful hand.
2. Relatively liberal, democratic, progressive, innovative, either in general disposition or in political outlook.
3. Inclined towards socialism or communism.

adverb

1. On or towards the left side.

noun

1. The left side, part, direction, etc.
2. The region to the left side.
3a. People, political parties, etc in favour of socialism;

Form: the Left
3b. The members of any political party that holds the most progressive, democratic, socialist, radical or actively innovating views

Form: the Left
1. See also right (noun 5), centre (noun 8).
2. The left hand.

Example: a boxer who leads with his left
3. A blow with the left hand.
4. Said of one of a pair: a glove, shoe, etc which fits the left hand or foot.
5. A turning to the left.

Idiom: have two left feet

To be very awkward or clumsy, especially when trying to dance.

Idiom: left, right and centre

In or from all directions; everywhere.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon left weak.