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A U-turn?
Isn't two-step also used to characterize somebody quickly and smoothly changing their position on a issue when their original position is challenged or found to be unpopular? — This comment was unsigned.
@J3133 Re derivation from adj vs. noun: in fact it could well be an ironic reference to the dance (which also involves "two steps"), especially since it can be a noun too: "Texas two-steps". Equinox ◑ 16:09, 1 July 2023 (UTC)Reply
- @Equinox: “Two-step” in “a two-step bankruptcy strategy” cannot refer to anything but the literal sense. J3133 (talk) 16:12, 1 July 2023 (UTC)Reply
- Re part of speech: it could still be a noun from the adjective. It is not unlikely that it is also a reference to the dance, but with derivation from the literal meaning. J3133 (talk) 16:25, 1 July 2023 (UTC)Reply
- @Equinox: After some thought, I have moved it to under the dance, as it does seem to be an ironic reference. J3133 (talk) 16:35, 1 July 2023 (UTC)Reply