Everyday idioms
To hide his identity during competitions, Link wears a hairpiece on his head. The common English word for this artificial hair is a...
What is a "wig"?
When John is too embarrassed to go back to the studio, Miss Mitzi tells him he shouldn't "give...", an idiomatic phrasal verb that means to quit, surrender, or stop trying.
What is "to give up"?
John is convinced to attend Paulina's party only when his wife Beverly leaves out a special present for him on the table: a brand new pair of...
What are "dancing shoes"?
When registering at the dance school, John tells Paulina that he has never danced before, but he promises that he is this type of student.
What is a "fast learner"?
Before going out, Beverly tells John, "Don't...", a phrasal verb that means to stay awake waiting for someone to return home.
What is "wait up"?
Paulina says one of the most famous lines in the movie when she states that this specific Latin dance style is "the vertical expression of a horizontal wish".
What is the "Rumba"?
When people at work find out about Link Peterson's hobby, someone says: "I bet he's batting for the other team" referring to...
What are his sexual tendencies?
Right after asking the guys to wait, Chic says "... up", meaning "hurry up" or "move faster"
What is "catch up"
This 8-letter noun is the specific type of "establishment" Miss Mitzi owns and the exact title of the introductory series John signs up for on Wednesday nights.
What is "Ballroom"?
Beverly uses this repetitive slang phrase to say "and so on" or "etcetera" when describing her boring day at work.
What is "yada-yada"?
When Beverly proves her point about John's birthday gifts, she uses this courtroom phrase:"I rest my..."
What is "case"?
When, at the going-away party, Paulina is abuot to dance for one last time paired up with someone in the ballroom, her performance is announced with a peculiar expression.
What is a farewell dance