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2024
show_a_leg
show a leg
English
Verb
show
a
leg
(
idiomatic
,
nautical
)
To
wake up
and get out of
bed
. (
Used mostly in the
imperative
).
Show a leg
or you're going to be late.
See also
shake a leg
References
↑
National Maritime Museum
Etymology
Supposedly originated in the 19th century
Royal Navy
as a waking call
[1]
.
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