How to Pronounce "dance attendance"
expression
ˈdæns/ /əˈtɛndəns
DANS uh-TEN-duns
dˈɑːns/ /ɐtˈɛndəns
DAHNS uh-TEN-duns
Definition
To try very hard to please someone, often by being too attentive or eager to do things for them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdæns/ /əˈtɛndəns
British English
dˈɑːns/ /ɐtˈɛndəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DANS uh-TEN-duns
UK
DAHNS uh-TEN-duns
Listen in Context
The servants danced attendance on the queen all day.
He did not want to dance attendance on his boss at the party.
People used to dance attendance on wealthy guests.
I won’t dance attendance on her just because she’s famous.