The phrase "budget dance" refers to a series of negotiations or discussions between people or groups who are trying to agree on how to wisely spend a limited amount of money. Full definition
In the latest step in the state budget dance, both houses have released their versions of a state spending plan. (wrvo.org)
Amid the smoke and confusion surrounding this week's on - again, off - again budget dance in Albany, Gov. Cuomo made a point well worth repeating. (empirecenter.org)
That entangles the already complicated Albany education spending budget dance. (empirereportnewyork.com)