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California left

The method of turning left on a street that forbids left hand turns. You drive through the intersection, turn right at the next intersection, and continue around the block with two more right turns until you end up going in the left-hand direction you wanted to travel in the first place. So named because of 19th Avenue in San Francisco--a long stretch of road that forbids left hand turns.
Sara: I want to head into the Sunset district, but I can't turn left.
Andra: Just make a California left at the next light.
California left by SGirl November 10, 2005
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protected left 

n. When there is a green arrow at a traffic light permitting one to safely turn left (across traffic) while oncoming traffic must stop.
"We should take Diversey because there is a protected left onto Ashland."
protected left by Kfunky October 26, 2006

up the left 

N. Ireland phrase. Describes something gone wrong or something in bad shape. Similar to the phrase describing something that has gone pearshaped.
The engine in my car blew up so it was safe to say it was up the left and I wouldn't be driving anywhere.
up the left by OllyH July 19, 2006
1) People, who ban other's freedom of speech, because they feel "uncomfortable" hearing different opinions.
2) People, who physically assault other individuals, and damage both public and private property in the name of "peace" and "love".
3) People, who care more about their selfish desires and arrogant views than about the country they live in.
Why is everyone so supportive of alt-left destroying our nation? When will finally someone stop those alt-left terrorists?
alt-left by useless.info August 16, 2017

two left feet 

This is used to define a person who is clumsy or awkward, especially while dancing.
He has two left feet, he is a poor dancer.

A crow left of the murder 

The first thing you should know about this Incubus song/album is that a flock of crows is called a "murder." So if you are a "crow left of the murder" you are the one that doesn't fly with the flock. Meaning, you are living your life for yourself instead of just following society.
the crow left of the murder doesn't fly with the flock.
A crow left of the murder by bartley December 30, 2004