foot·work 
/ˈfʊtˌwɚk/ noun
/ˈfʊtˌwɚk/ noun [noncount] 1 : the activity of moving or walking from place to place
▪ The investigation required a lot of footwork. 2 : movement of the feet in a sport, dance, etc.
▪ He used quick footwork to dodge his opponent. ▪ The tango involves some fancy footwork. 3 : active and skillful movement or activity to achieve a goal
▪ He knows that getting enough votes for the proposal is going to require some fancy political footwork.
▪ The investigation required a lot of footwork.
▪ He used quick footwork to dodge his opponent. ▪ The tango involves some fancy footwork.
▪ He knows that getting enough votes for the proposal is going to require some fancy political footwork.
