cut a caper
English
Verb
- To frolic or romp; to dance about in a frantic or ridiculous manner.
- 1602, William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, act 1, scene 3,
- Sir Andrew: Faith, I can cut a caper.
- Sir Toby Belch: And I can cut the mutton to't.
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- I thought he intended to cut a caper round the bed; but suddenly composing himself, he fell on his knees.
- 1602, William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, act 1, scene 3,