cut some shapes

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, some, shapes.
2. To dance.

Examples

“As one can clearly see⟳, if the machine tool needs to access different facets of the part to cut⟳ some shapes, then the part may need⟳ to be released and re-fixtured.”

“You can cut⟳ some shapes freehand with a knife.”

“Below that, the X Café doubles as a dance⟳ club; alternatively, you can cut⟳ some shapes to thumping base⟳ lines at the dark and smoky Club Arsenal (Szabadság tér 9; Ø 42 411 825; Tue–Sat 21.00–05.00), underneath the cultural centre.”

“Then and only then could we start⟳ cutting some shapes on the dancefloor.”

“Cut⟳ some shapes at Madeira's grooviest temple to the god of night.”

“With footage emerging of Roberto Martinez cutting some shapes at a Jason Derulo gig in Manchester this week, Kevin Darling has a look⟳ at what else inspires the Everton boss.”

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