got one's groove on
Started dancing enthusiastically
Got one's groove on means entered a state of confident, rhythmic engagement—dancing, partying, or performing with uninhibited enjoyment.
The phrase suggests finding one's flow and fully embracing it: Once the DJ played that song, she really got her groove on.
It can extend beyond dancing to any activity done with swagger and enthusiasm.
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- swayRock back and forth
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- partyGathering for celebration
- joyIntense positive emotion
jam session · bop · music · flow · step · beat · exhilaration · vibe · celebration · funky · bust a move · body roll · mojo · twirl · swagger · nightclub · Saturday night · dance party
got one's groove onstood still
Ceased all movement
froze up · wallflowered · held back · clammed up · choked
got one's groove onmoped
Sulked or wandered sadly
sulked · checked out · disengaged · tuned out · held back
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