Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
To dance nimbly or with a light, fancy step.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
‘Trip the light fantastic’ is the idiom which means "To dance nimbly or with a light, fancy step".
It is a phrase often used to describe dancing, especially in a lively or skillful way. It originates from John Milton's 1645 poem L'Allegro, which contains the lines: "Come, and trip it as ye go, (On the light fantastic toe)."
‘To trip off the tongue’ is an idiom that refers to words or names that are very easy to pronounce or say quickly.