Aztec two-step

Aztec two-step

slang Diarrhea, especially that which is contracted from food poisoning. Usually refers to tourists traveling in Mexico or South America who lack immunity to bacteria that can be transferred via food and local drinking water. Also known as "Montezuma's revenge." The best way to avoid the Aztec two-step is to drink bottled water.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Aztec two-step

n. diarrhea, specifically that contracted in Mexico or South America by tourists; Montezuma’s revenge. I was there for only two days before I was struck down with the Aztec two-step.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • Montezuma
  • Montezuma’s revenge
  • Montezuma's revenge
  • Basra belly
  • Delhi belly
  • tourista
  • turista
  • turistas
  • green apple quickstep
  • the green apple quickstep
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Songs from bands ranging from Buffalo Springfield to The Zombies to Aztec Two-Step to Renaissance to The Moody Blues to Uriah Heep to The Kinks to The Movies to Rare Bird to Al Stewart to Harry Chapin to Pet Shop Boys to New Order to The Cure to Prince to Simple Minds to Red Hot Chili Peppers to Quarterflash to Third World to Concrete Blonde to Dido to Social Distortion to Jeffrey Gaines to Smashing Pumpkins to Stone Sour to The Offspring to Radiohead to Moby to Love Spit Love to Goo Goo Dolls to Eliza Gilkyson to Green Day to Evanescence to Staind to Carolina Liar to Death Cab for Cutie to Linkin Park to Beady Eye to Florence + the Machine to Adele to much much more are included in the book.
The Palace Theatre in Manchester will present the Simon & Garfunkel Songbook featuring an evening of songs and stories performed by Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman, otherwise known as the Aztec Two-Step, on Saturday.
If you're prone to pickin' up Monkey Fever or a dinner of roast bush rat gives you a case of the Terminal Aztec Two-Step or you can't sleep and recharge your batteries without darkness, quiet and a fluffy pillow, you ain't gonna make it soldiering in any country whose name contains the letter "Z," ends in "Coast" or "start."
True, Lois came down with a classic case of the Aztec Two-step, as it's known in cultural circles, before we ever left the airport.
Hawley, PA, September 30, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The timeless band Aztec Two-Step will be performing on October 27, at 7:30pm at The Cooperage Project in Honesdale, PA, presented by Harmony Presents.
Anyone who purchases a ticket to the performance will automatically be entered to win an autographed vintage poster or an autographed original vinyl LP of Aztec Two-Step's “Living in America.”
Says Jill Carletti, Director of Harmony Presents, “We're thrilled to invite everyone for a weekend of fall foliage and great rock 'n' roll with Aztec Two-Step! For under $500, people can enjoy a perfect fall getaway in Northern Pennsylvania - complete with great music, a wide range of accommodations (from historical inns to luxury spas) and outdoor activities such as kayaking and hiking - all in a beautiful setting just a short drive from New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.”
* Two ticket-holders will be chosen to win rare memorabilia autographed by Aztec Two-Step
ASHBURNHAM - Aztec Two-Step, a folk and rock duo, will perform Saturday night at Oakmont Regional High School.
The folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step will perform a benefit concert for the Ashburnham Conservation Trust at 8 p.m.
Helmed by Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman, Aztec Two-Step made an immediate impact on the music scene with its 1972 self-titled album, which featured intelligent songwriting combined with dazzling guitar playing and intricate harmonies.