Thursday, December 1, 2016

To Cut a Rug (used as a verb)

Idiom: to cut a rug; used as a verb




First Example:

Brie: I saw you dancing with Deb. You guys really cut a rug.
Aj: Yeah, we were having a blast.
Brie: I didn't realize you were such a great dancer.
Aj: Neither did I! I think Deb is the great dancer, and she just made me look good!






Meaning: The expression "cut a rug" means to dance really well, usually in a very energetic way.  The expression was most popular in the 1920s, although it is still sometimes used to this day.


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    Russian ESL students
    Moscow

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