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fancy footwork

1. Lit. clever and intricate dance steps. The old man was known for his fancy footwork when he was on Broadway.

2. Lit. adroit movements of the feet that help someone retain balance or move through treacherous territory. It took some fancy footwork to get down the mountain carrying the injured child.

3. Fig. a clever and intricate strategy that helps someone get out of trouble. The governor did some fancy footwork to keep from getting blamed for the scandal.

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fancy footwork (redirected from footwork)

fancy footwork
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