V to dance in such a way that it would cut the rug.
Cuttin a rug meaning.
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.
I was wondering if anyone knew the origin of the phrase cut a rug meaning to dance or to dance well.
How to use cut a rug in a sentence.
Cut a rug posted by esc on june 02 2011 at 00 42.
Definition of cutting a rug in the idioms dictionary.
To dance really well and impress others.
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Let s go cut a rug.
In addition to being charming this explanation is highly probable.
Some of the mothers had a great time cutting a rug alongside their teenage daughters.
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Posted by baceseras on june 04 2011 at 14 27.
For example john can really cut a rug.
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.
In some regions a particularly skilled dancer is said to cut a mean rug a nod to the notable abilities of said dancer.
On february 13 2005.
What does cutting a rug expression mean.
Most of those on the crowded dance floor cutting the rug were over 50.
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.
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