Show-a-leg Definition

verb

(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.
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Origin of Show-a-leg

  • Supposedly originated in the 19th century Royal Navy as a waking call.

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