shake a leg

Meaning: To hurry.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: The expression is never used in the past tense form "shook," but it can be used in the future tense.

More idioms — Body & Senses

shot in the arm — Something that stimulates, boosts, or renews people's interest.
stand on one's own two feet — To be independent and self-supporting.
stick one's neck out — To take a risk.
stick one's nose in — To try to find out about someone else's private business.
stick out like a sore thumb — Not to blend in; to be obvious and prominent or easily seen.
sweat blood — To put out a great deal of effort; to work very, very hard.

sweep someone off his feet — To overwhelm someone, often causing him or her to fall in love.
talk someone's ear off — To bore someone with one's unending talk.
toe the line — To follow the rules; to do what is expected of one.
tongue-in-cheek — Joking or sarcastic.
turn a deaf ear — To ignore someone.
turn the other cheek — Not to retaliate; not to pay back bad behavior with more bad behavior.

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