B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere le gambe di legno
To have wooden legs
Literal Translation
"To have wooden legs"
What it means
To have wooden legs. Humorously describes someone who dances badly or moves stiffly. Used to tease someone about their lack of rhythm.
Example in context
"Non portarlo a ballare — ha le gambe di legno!"
"Don't take him dancing — he has two left feet!"
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