Dance attendance on somebody

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idiomatic verb

To serve someone carefully or to seek someone's favor or attention carefully.

She had to dance attendance on her little brother all day.
Visual representation of "dance attendance on somebody" - To serve someone carefully or to seek someone's favor or attention carefully.

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  • dance attendance on her
  • dance attendance on him

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Idiomatic

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Attentive Service

Describes attending to someone's needs with extra care, often more than usual or expected.

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The servant had to dance attendance on the aristocrats during their visit.
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Seeking Approval

Used when someone tries very hard to please another person or gain their approval.

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He danced attendance on the director, hoping to get the lead role.
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Possible Negative

Can imply the effort to please is excessive or subservient, potentially negative.

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She felt like she was dancing attendance on her in-laws too much.
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