show a leg
Example Sentences
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"Here, suppose you fellows show a leg, and take a dip in the creek," he announced, poking his head into the tent.
From In Camp on the Big Sunflower by Leslie, Lawrence J.
"Now then, my lads, show a leg there!" cried the sergeant.
From Soldiers of the Queen by Avery, Harold
We don’t want idlers aboard the ‘Emu;’ show a leg there pretty smartly.”
From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by Groome, William H. C.
"Show a leg, Grant, show a leg, cookhouse up," was yelled at me as daylight broke, and up we tumbled.
From S.O.S. Stand to! by Grant, Reginald
"Get 'ee up and come show a leg, now."
From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Strang, Herbert
