show a leg
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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.
"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.
“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
"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
