show a leg
Example Sentences
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“Sure, yer honour, ye’re the bhoy to make ’em show a leg when ye wants to, an’ no misthake at all, at all!”
From Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea by Overend, William Heysham
"Get 'ee up and come show a leg, now."
From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Strang, Herbert
“Fo’c’s’le, ahoy!” he shouted; “wake up thaar an’ show a leg!
From The Island Treasure by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
"Now then, my lads, show a leg there!" cried the sergeant.
From Soldiers of the Queen by Avery, Harold
All you who aren't feeding babies, show a leg.
From Actions and Reactions by Kipling, Rudyard
