pas de deux
Originating from French, "pas de deux" translates to "step of two" and is a fundamental concept in ballet and metaphorically in describing complex interactions.
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Definition
B2Ballet
(technical)A duet in which two dancers perform ballet steps together.
Example
- The principal dancers executed a flawless pas de deux in the final act.
C1General
(figurative)A complex interaction or relationship between two people or entities.
Example
- The negotiation was a delicate pas de deux between the two diplomats.
Similar
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