Dance idioms

Which idiom can be used when you want someone to hurry up?

• Cut a rug

• Shake a leg

• Walze in

• Jive with

What does the idiom on one’s toes mean?

• to stay alert and ready for anything that might happen

• to take control or charge in a situation

• to avoid addressing a problem directly

• to do something very easily

What would someone say if they feel they’re a clumsy dancer?

• I dance on hot coals.

• I dance on the razor’s edge.

• I dance up a storm.

• I have two left feet.

What is the person called whose job involves designing the movements in dances, especially in ballet.

If someone steps out of line, they...

• have more talent than the rest

• behave inappropriately or break the rules

• have better luck than most

• they feel extremely happy

Which idiom would you use of a person who is sensible and realistic?

• They have twinkle toes.

• They sweep others off their feet.

• They put a toe out of line.

• They keep their feet on the ground.

Sharon always does what her husband asks her to do. Why does she ...

• dance to his tune?

• dance on his grave?

• dance around the issue?

• dance on air?

It takes two to ... is an idiom meaning that two people, not just one, are responsible for something that has happened.

Why are you dragging your heels?

• Why are you procrastinating?

• Why do you have such a negative attitude?

• Why are you making a big fuss?

• Why are you taking a risk?

Which of there expressions doesn't mean the same as to dance?

• to bust a move

• to groove

• to boogie

• to go on a bender