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Waltz into a place
Meaning
- To enter a location with great confidence or ease, often without waiting for an invitation. It usually implies the person is a bit entitled or oblivious.
Sassy, observational
Used in a sentence
- He just waltzed into the meeting five minutes late like he owned the place.
- You cannot just waltz into a private party without an RSVP.
- She waltzed into the kitchen and started eating my breakfast.
The backstory
This refers to the elegance and smooth movement of a ballroom waltz. It suggests someone moving through life with the same unbothered grace.
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