one's legs)
1On one's legs — Leg Leg (l[e^]g), n. [Icel. leggr; akin to Dan. l[ae]g calf of the leg, Sw. l[ a]gg.] 1. A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and foot.… …
2stretch one's legs — GO FOR A WALK, take a stroll, walk, stroll, move about, get some exercise. → leg * * * phrasal 1. : to extend the legs; specifically : to straighten the legs from a sitting position rose from the chair and stretched his legs 2. : to take a walk… …
3on one's legs — phrasal or upon one s legs : on one s feet upon his legs, in the House of Commons John Almon * * * on one s legs Standing, esp while speaking • • • Main Entry: ↑leg …
4feel one's legs — To begin to support oneself on one s legs • • • Main Entry: ↑leg * * * feel (or find) one s legs become able to stand or walk …
5stretch one's legs — spread one s legs, extend one s legs …
6upon one's legs — phrasal see on one s legs * * * upon one s legs In an independent position • • • Main Entry: ↑leg …
7To put one's legs under some one's mahogany — Mahogany Ma*hog a*ny, Mahogany tree Ma*hog a*ny tree , n. [From the South American name.] 1. (Bot.) A large tree of the genus {Swietenia} ({Swietenia Mahogoni}), found in tropical America. [1913 Webster] Note: Several other trees, with wood more… …
8with one's tail between one's legs — idi with one s tail between one s legs, utterly defeated or humiliated …
9with one's tail between one's legs — ► with one s tail between one s legs informal in a state of dejection or humiliation. Main Entry: ↑tail …
10feel (or find) one's legs — become able to stand or walk. → leg …
