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move one's body

idiom
Meaning

To dance.


Examples
SIMPLE

The music is great, so let's move our bodies.

CONTEXTUAL

After sitting at a desk all day, she felt the urge to hit the dance floor and move her body.

COMPLEX

As the rhythmic bass filled the crowded hall, the guests felt compelled to move their bodies in perfect harmony with the music.

Anchors to
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    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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