Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
lead one a merry dance — {v. phr.} To cause someone unusual discomfort or expense; tire someone by causing one to overdo. * /With her personal extravagances and constant social activities that cost a fortune, Carol led her husband a merry dance./ … Dictionary of American idioms
lead\ one\ a\ merry\ dance — v. phr. To cause someone unusual discomfort or expense; tire someone by causing one to overdo. With her personal extravagances and constant social activities that cost a fortune, Carol led her husband a merry dance … Словарь американских идиом
dance — [c]/dæns / (say dans), /dans / (say dahns) verb (danced, dancing) –verb (i) 1. to move with the feet or body rhythmically, especially to music. 2. to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or quickly. 3. to bob up and down.… …
dance — verb 1》 move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. ↘perform (a particular dance or a role in a ballet). 2》 move in a quick and light or lively way. ↘(of someone s eyes) sparkle with pleasure or excitement.… … English new terms dictionary
lead — lead1 W1S1 [li:d] v past tense and past participle led [led] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(take somebody somewhere)¦ 2¦(go in front)¦ 3¦(be in charge)¦ 4¦(cause something to happen)¦ 5¦(cause somebody to believe something)¦ 6¦(influence)¦ 7¦(be more successful)¦… … Dictionary of contemporary English
lead — I /liyd/ n. position in front leading position 1) to assume, take the lead in 2) to build up, increase one s lead 3) to hold, maintain the lead 4) to follow smb. s lead 5) to give up, lose, relinquish the lead 6) a commanding lead 7) a lead over… … Combinatory dictionary
lead — I. /lid / (say leed) verb (led, leading) –verb (t) 1. (led, leading) ) to take or conduct on the way; go before or with to show the way. 2. to conduct by holding and guiding: to lead a horse by a rope. 3. (led …
dance — v. & n. v. 1 intr. move about rhythmically alone or with a partner or in a set, usu. in fixed steps or sequences to music, for pleasure or as entertainment. 2 intr. move in a lively way; skip or jump about. 3 tr. a perform (a specified dance or… … Useful english dictionary
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