put on one's dancing shoes
To prepare for celebration or rejoicing; to put oneself in a positive frame of mind.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Put on your dancing shoes because we are going to a party.”
“The team won the championship, so everyone put on their dancing shoes to celebrate all night.”
“With the long project finally finished, the staff put on their dancing shoes and prepared for the evening of festivities.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026