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soft-shoe shuffle

/ˈsɒft ʃuː ˈʃʌfəl/

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/ˈsɒft ʃuː ˈʃʌfəl/C1formalart
  • ruСтиль чечётки, исполняемый без металлических набоек на обуви, характеризующийся плавными, скользящими шагами и расслабленными ритмичными движениями. Также может метафорически обозначать осторожный или уклончивый способ решения ситуации.

A style of tap dancing performed without metal taps on the shoes, characterized by smooth, gliding steps and a relaxed, rhythmic movement. It can also refer metaphorically to a cautious or evasive way of handling a situation.

  1. Dance styleB2formal

    A type of tap dance performed without metal taps on the shoes, characterized by smooth, gliding steps and a shuffling motion.

    ruСтиль танца

    • The performer amazed the audience with a soft-shoe shuffle routine.
    • He learned the soft-shoe shuffle from an old vaudeville dancer.
    • The soft-shoe shuffle requires precise footwork and rhythm.
  2. Evasive actionC1informalamerican

    A metaphorical action of avoiding a direct answer or responsibility, often by using clever or subtle moves.

    ruУклончивое действие

    • The politician did a soft-shoe shuffle around the reporter's question.
    • When asked about the budget, the CEO performed a soft-shoe shuffle.
    • Stop the soft-shoe shuffle and give me a straight answer.