to have a hollow leg Idiom, Proverb

a hollow leg

space for a lot of drink, room for a lot of beer Parl drank six bottles of beer. He must have a hollow leg!

a leg up

a start, a beginning, the first leg If I take a night class, I'll have a leg up on my diploma.

an arm and a leg

(cost) a large amount of money His new car must have cost him an arm and a leg.

arm and a leg

pay a very high price for something that isn't worth it My father paid an arm and a leg for his car but he really enjoys driving it.

bafflegab

confusing statements, jargon, political language There was a lot of bafflegab in the speech, a lot of nonsense.

Break a leg!

Good luck!

break a leg

good luck, have a good performance """Break a leg!"" she whispered as he walked on the stage."

bush telegraph

street gossip, through the grapevine Arne gets the news through the bush telegraph. People tell him.

cost an arm and a leg

cost a lot of money, is very expensive That fur jacket must have cost her an arm and a leg.

cost (someone) an arm and a leg

" cost a lot; be very expensive."

have a alveolate leg

To be able to absorb a beyond bulk of aliment or booze (especially alcohol) than is typical. Also apparent as "have alveolate legs." The steakhouse, accepted for its huge portions, is introducing a cardinal of abate card items for those who don't accept a alveolate leg. The way she drinks on a night out, you'd affirm she has a alveolate leg.Learn more: have, hollow, leg

to accept a alveolate leg

Fig. to accept a abundant accommodation or charge for aliment or drink. Bobby can booze added beer than I can afford. I anticipate he has a alveolate leg!Learn more: have, hollow, leg

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