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.

by barber of seville November 22, 2011

one foot in the urinal

Doing electrical work while putting oneself at risk by working with body grounded.

Better put on boots and gloves before working on potentially live wiring. You may as well have one foot in the urinal.

by barber of seville July 31, 2022