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footwork

foot·work

UK/ˈfʊt.wɜːk/ US/ˈfʊˌtwɜrk/ uncommon informal

noun

1.

the manner of using the feet

2.

skillful maneuvering or dealing

  • “she needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies”

Origin

From foot + work.

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