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strut stuff

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strut one's stuff

Sl. to walk proudly and show off one's best features or talents. Get out there on that stage and strut your stuff! I'm going to strut my stuff and become a star.

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strut your stuff

to show other people what you can do well I thought you'd be up there on the dance floor, strutting your stuff! It was a chance for the city to strut its stuff with a series of public concerts and festivals. Investment managers were eager to strut their stuff before their corporate board in Chicago last Thursday.

Etymology: from the literal meaning of strut (to walk proudly in a way that attracts attention)

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strut your stuff

  (informal, humorous)

to show your skill at doing something that involves movement, especially dancing I thought you'd be up there on the dance floor, strutting your stuff!

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strut (one's) stuff

Slang

To behave or perform in an ostentatious manner; show off.

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