danc Idioma
dance to a different tune
good riddance
good riddance to bad rubbish
into fitness/dancing etc.
song and dance
in accordance with
This is in accordance with reason．这是合乎情理的。
His words are not in accordance with common sense．他的话不符合常识。
2. according to根据
He did not act in accordance with the orders．他没有遵照命令办事。
This is done in accordance with the instructions of the principal.这是依照校长指示做的。
go into one's song and dance
Idiom(s): go into one's song and dance (about sth)Theme: EXPLANATION
to start giving one's explanations and excuses about something. (One's can be replaced by the same old. Fixed order.)
• Please don't go into your song and dance about how you always tried to do what was right.
• John went into his song and dance about how he won the war all by himself.
• He always goes into the same old song and dance every time he makes a mistake.
dance with death
Idiom(s): dance with deathTheme: RISK
to attempt to do something that is very risky.
• The crossing of the border into Adonia was like dancing with death.
• You are dancing with death in your effort to cross that narrow ledge.
dance to another tune
Idiom(s): dance to another tuneTheme: BEHAVIOR - CHANGE
to shift quickly to different behavior; to change one's behavior or attitude.
• After being yelled at, Ann danced to another tune.
• A stern talking-to will make her dance to another tune.
All-singing, all-dancing
If something's all-singing, all-dancing, it is the latest version with the most up-to-date features.Can't dance and it's too wet to plow
(USA) When you can't dance and it's too wet to plow, you may as well do something because you can't or don't have the opportunity to do anything else.Dancing on someone's grave
If you will dance on someone's grave, you will outlive or outlast them and will celebrate their demise.Make a song and dance
(UK) If someone makes a song and dance, they make an unecessary fuss about something unimportant.a slow dance
a slow, romantic dance: "She had a slow dance with Tony."burn up the dance floor
dance a lot: "They like burning up the dance floor."dance the night away
dance all night long: "Those two danced the night away."dance cheek to cheek
dance very close to someone: "Everyone was looking at them dance cheek to cheek."put on your dancing shoes
get ready for dancing: "Come on Sarah! Put on your dancing shoes - we're going clubbing tonight!"dance to another tune|dance|tune
v. phr. To talk or act differently, usually better because things have changed; be more polite or obedient because you are forced to do it. Johnny refused to do his homework but punishment made him dance to another tune.Compare: CHANGE ONE'S TUNE, SING A DIFFERENT TUNE.
good riddance|good|riddance
n. A loss that you are glad about. Often used as an exclamation, and in the sentence "good riddance to bad rubbish". To show that you are glad that something or somebody has been taken or sent away. The boys thought it was good riddance when the troublemaker was sent home. When Mr. Roberts' old car was stolen he thought it was good riddance. Betty thought it was good riddance when her little brother broke his toy drum. "I'm going and won't come back," said John. "Good riddance to bad rubbish!" said Mary.in accordance with|accordance
adv. phr. In consonance with something; conforming to something. Employees at this firm are expected to always behave in accordance with the rules.lead one a merry dance|dance|lead|merry|merry danc
v. phr. To cause someone unusual discomfort or expense; tire someone by causing one to overdo. With her personal extravagances and constant social activities that cost a fortune, Carol led her husband a merry dance.song and dance|dance|song
n., informal 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk; dull nonsense. Usually used with "give". I met Nancy today and she gave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie or excuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with "give". Billy gave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being sick as an excuse for being late. The tramp asked us for money and tried to give us a big song and dance about having to buy a bus ticket to Chicago.attendance
attendancesee dance attendance on.
dance
danceIn addition to the idioms beginning with dance, also see lead a chase; song and dance.
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- dance attendance on
- dance to another tune
dance attendance on
dance attendance onWait on attentively and obsequiously, obey someone's every wish or whim. For example, He expected his secretary to dance attendance on him so she quit her job. This expression alludes to the old custom of making a bride dance with every wedding guest. In the 1500s it was used first to mean “await” an audience with someone, but by about 1600 it had acquired its present meaning. Also see at someone's beck and call.
riddance
riddancesee good riddance.
An danc idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with danc, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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