waltz around
To walk or dance around some place in a happy or elated manner. From the way he's been waltzing around all morning, I'd say Todd's date last night went pretty well. We waltzed around the kitchen when we found out Mary had gotten into Harvard.
waltz in(to some place)
To enter (some place, establishment, or event) in a particularly casual, carefree manner. He came waltzing into class nearly 20 minutes late, acting as if nothing were out of the ordinary. I've spent my entire life training to be where I am, and this young kid just waltzes in like it's a hobby of his.
waltz Matilda
To travel around jobless and homeless, with one's possession tied up in a bundle and typically carried on a stick over one's shoulder. Primarily heard in Australia. Many were left with nothing after the war, forced to waltz Matilda across the country in search of work.
waltz off
To leave or depart in a sudden, often carefree or lighthearted manner. The child came up, told me he liked my funny hat, and waltzed off again. You can't just drop a bombshell like that and then just waltz off—you've got to give me some more details!
waltz off with (something)
To make off very easily or casually with something that one has stolen. I ran in for less than five minutes, but someone had already waltzed off with my bike by the time I came back. It turns out she had forgotten to lock the front door before she left, so burglars were able to waltz off with all of her possessions.
waltz through
1. To pass through some place in a particularly casual, carefree manner. She's always in such a good mood, waltzing through the office as she hands out our mail. I waltzed through a number of entry-level jobs when I was just out of college, gaining the experience I needed to pursue a career I actually wanted.
2. To complete some task or action with great ease. It irritates me that she can waltz through these tests like that, while I'm lucky to get a B- after studying all week. The team waltzed through the tournament, giving up less than five goals across all 10 games.
waltz through life
To proceed through life without much or any care, risk, hardship, etc. You're so privileged. Your parents have paid for everything, so you've just been able to waltz through life without a care in the world. I kind of waltzed through life until I graduated college, but I was suddenly confronted with intense existential despair when I realized that I had no idea what I cared about or who I wanted to be.
waltz up (to someone or something)
To approach or come up next to someone or something in a purposeful, self-assured, or brazen manner. She waltzed right up and asked me for a raise, after being with the company for less than a year! What do you think he's going to do, waltz up to the police station and turn himself in?
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waltz around something
Fig. to move around or through a place happily or proudly. She waltzed around the room, very pleased with herself. Who is that person waltzing around, trying to look important?
waltz in(to some place)
Fig. to step or walk into a place briskly and easily. She waltzed into the room and showed off her ring. Eric waltzed in and said hello.
waltz off
Fig. to depart briskly and easily. They said good-bye and waltzed off.
waltz off (with something)
Fig. to take something away easily. The thieves waltzed off with a giant screen television in broad daylight. They just picked the thing up and waltzed off. Nobody asked them any questions.
waltz through something
Fig. to get through something easily. I waltzed through my comps and started on my research in my second year of grad school. I tried to waltz through my assignment, but it was too hard.
waltz up (to someone)
Fig. to approach someone boldly. He just waltzed up to her and introduced himself. He waltzed up and said hello.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.