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Re: "shake a leg"

Posted by Gary on June 23, 2003

In Reply to: "Shake a leg" posted by woody on June 23, 2003

: Where did this phrase originate,, "shake a leg " so as to get someone to "hurry up " or do something quickly or right away ?

See http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/316200.html.