English Explanatory Dictionary

two left hands

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lack of dexterity in either hand; being ambilevous.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see two, left, hands.

Pronunciation

/tuː lɛft hæn(d)z/

Word forms

two left hands

Etymology

Calque of French avoir deux mains gauches.

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