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dancing on the carpet 

Appearing before The Boss' desk, squirming, while attempting to explain a failure or transgression on your part.
The Boss had him dancing on the carpet for that screw-up.

Dancing on your grave 

A form of insulting an old person, by outliving them (also a kickass motorhead song)
yea your gonna go first and ill be dancing on your grave

Dancing On The Rails

Doing something extremely stupid or reckless usually for the amusement of others or for the thrill of doing something daring. Often occurs as a result of peer pressure.

The expression originates from the urban myth(?) of someone dancing on the railroad tracks and paying for the foolish mistake with their life.
Dana: Look at Jimmy. He’s dancing on the rails again

Bill: What an idiot! He’ll get hurt if he doesn’t stop it!

dancing on the green 

Yo, me and Tyrone were dancing on the green.

dancing on water 

Pretending to like someone when both of you know you hate each other. Social and Professional settings.
My boss tried to fire me and I put in my 2 weeks notice so I could cash out my vacation package before he had the chance. He said "Hey Brother, do you mind running an errand for me real quick"? I said "I am so sorry buddy, unfortunately my tires are all flat." We both knew I was lying because my car was parked out front. We were Dancing On Water
dancing on water by the scripture August 15, 2016

dancing on the blacktop 

To get stabbed. To be shanked
Morgan about to dancing on the blacktop if she keeps her wook attitude up.