Foot work

foot·work (f

wûrk

)

1. Sports The manner in which the feet are used or maneuvered, as in boxing or in figure skating.

2. Work that involves moving around on foot; legwork.

3. Informal Skillful dealing or maneuvering; tactics: "They've built a corporate empire on dazzling financial footwork" (Christopher Farrell).

footwork [ˈfʊtˌwɜːk]

1. skilful use of the feet, as in sports, dancing, etc.

2. Informal clever manoeuvring deft political footwork

3. Informal preliminary groundwork many estate agents now do the footwork - you only need to visit

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	footwork - the manner of using the feet maneuver, manoeuvre, play - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
	2.	footwork - skillful maneuvering or dealing; "she needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies" tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, maneuver, manoeuvre - a move made to gain a tactical end

Translations

footwork [ˈfʊtwɜːk] N (Sport) → juego m de piernas
see also fancy B1

footwork [ˈfʊtwɜː^rk] n

[boxer, footballer, tennis-player] → jeu m de jambes

(fig) (= manoeuvring) → manœuvre f

footwork [ˈfʊtˌwɜːk] n (Sport) → gioco di gambe

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Taylor, with some nifty foot work, passed the ball to Ben Pickering to score the opening goal in the first half.

North Ormesby by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)

This is a low cost plan that involves some foot work to get the flyer out.

Business Advertising That Works by Julie Johnson / Advertising, marketing, public relations community

Not satisfied with showing off her nifty foot work she then taught herself to paint and composed a special portrait for two lucky zoo visitors.

Elephants show off their flair by Birmingham Mail (England)

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