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nimble maneuvering with one's feet (The quarterback's fancy footwork helped him to avoid a tackle. • I'm not a good enough dancer to attempt fancy footwork like that!  thefreedictionary.com); clever and intricate dance steps (The old man was known for his fancy footwork when he was on Broadway. thefreedictionary.com); 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. thefreedictionary.com); clever thinking or actions, especially when navigating a complex or difficult issue (Oh man, it's going to take some fancy footwork to get us out of this problem. thefreedictionary.com); skilful movement of one's feet, especially in dancing or sport (They performed foxtrots with fancy footwork and great panache. • Youngsters from a York dance group scooped a truckload of trophies with their fancy footwork at a recent competition. • A dancer has scooped an award for her fancy footwork.
There was some sparring, a lot of ducking and plenty of fancy footwork. • Some township children are redefining South African athletic stereotypes by displaying their fancy footwork in ballet shoes, and not football cleats. • His ability to shield the ball and some fancy footwork helped him elude a couple of challenges on the left of midfield. • Direct from Dublin, it's a blend of fancy footwork, furious fiddling and moody lighting and stage effects. • In spite of his injuries, David still possesses the fancy footwork that had the talent scouts chasing after him 30 years ago. lexico.com) |
