Cut a rug posted by esc on june 02 2011 at 00 42.
Cuttin a rug meaning.
I was wondering if anyone knew the origin of the phrase cut a rug meaning to dance or to dance well.
Some of the mothers had a great time cutting a rug alongside their teenage daughters.
In some regions a particularly skilled dancer is said to cut a mean rug a nod to the notable abilities of said dancer.
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On february 13 2005.
How to use cut a rug in a sentence.
If you cut a rug or cut the rug you dance in a lively and energetic way.
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In addition to being charming this explanation is highly probable.
Cut a rug definition is to dance in an energetic way.
Posted by pam on february 13 2005 to cut a rug is a term that became popular jargon in the 1920 s when young persons much as they do today developed their own jargon or slang for use in their own peer groups.
Rug definition a thick fabric for covering part of a floor often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design.
What does cutting a rug expression mean.
Most of those on the crowded dance floor cutting the rug were over 50.
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Posted by baceseras on june 04 2011 at 14 27.
Carpets are known to show extensive wear with small slits which could resemble cuts and the link between heavy dancing and wearing out the floors seems obvious.
V to dance in such a way that it would cut the rug.
For example john can really cut a rug.
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Cutting a rug phrase.