fancy footwork

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

quick, skillful, and complicated movements of the feet, as in sports or dancing

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  • The boxer used fancy footwork to dodge his opponent's punches.
  • The crowd gasped at the dancer's fancy footwork in the final solo.
  • Her fancy footwork on the dance floor impressed everyone at the wedding.
  • With some fancy footwork, the striker slipped past two defenders.
  • The soccer player's fancy footwork helped him weave through the defense.
  • She has been practicing fancy footwork for the tango competition.
  • With some fancy footwork, she managed to avoid stepping in the puddle.
  • The boxer’s victory owed a lot to his fancy footwork and timing.
  • The tennis champion is known for his fancy footwork at the baseline.
  • You’ll need fancy footwork to keep up with this fast salsa track.
  • That politician's fancy footwork around the difficult questions was masterful.
  • Yesterday he showed off fancy footwork on the ice during his routine.
  • The basketball player showed off his fancy footwork during the championship game.
  • Coaches say fancy footwork can be learned with drills and patience.
  • She used fancy footwork to navigate through the crowded marketplace.
  • I’ve never seen such fancy footwork from a rookie goalkeeper.
  • The salsa instructor demonstrated some fancy footwork for the advanced class.
  • By next month, they will have mastered the fancy footwork required for the routine.
  • His fancy footwork in negotiations saved the company millions.
  • Don’t try any fancy footwork until you’ve warmed up properly.