throw (some) shapes

throw (some) shapes

slang To dance, especially to popular music. Primarily heard in UK. If I've had a couple of drinks and the music is good, I can't help but throw some shapes on the dance floor. The flash mob started throwing shapes in the train station to classic 1970s disco tunes.
See also: shape, throw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • grunch
  • grunge
  • blare out
  • ethnic music
  • by ear
  • elevator music
  • stop the music
  • Stop the music!
  • Stop the music! Hold everything!
  • sing the blues