awkward dance

language: ja

definitions

  1. A dance performed with clumsy, uncoordinated, or socially uncomfortable movements.
    ja: 不器用なダンス
  2. A delicate or uncomfortable social situation or negotiation requiring careful maneuvering to avoid conflict or embarrassment.
    ja: 気まずいやり取り

examples

  1. The teenagers performed an awkward dance at the school prom.

    十代の若者たちは学校のプロムで不器用なダンスを踊った。

  2. Negotiating the new contract felt like an awkward dance between the two companies.

    新しい契約の交渉は、両社間の気まずいやり取りのように感じられた。