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knees-up

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knees-up
n pl knees-ups
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a boisterous dance involving the raising of alternate knees
2. a lively noisy party or celebration, esp one with dancing
[from the song ``Knees up Mother Brown'' to which the dance is performed]
Translations
knees-up [ˈniːzʌp] N (knees-ups (pl)) (Brit) (hum) → baile m, fiesta f
knees-up
n (Brit inf: = dance) → Tanz m; (= party)Fete f, → Party f
knees-up [ˈniːzʌp] n (Brit) to have a knees-up (old) (to dance) → fare quattro salti; (drink) → farsi una bevuta
knees-up [ˈniːzʌp] n (Brit) to have a knees-up (old) (to dance) → fare quattro salti; (drink) → farsi una bevuta


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