Phrase guide

have legs

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To have speed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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verb

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have, legs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kestää — to have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time
  • French: avoir la peau dure — to have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time
  • French: avoir la vie dure — to have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time
  • Hungarian: életképes — to have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time
  • Polish: mieć potencjał — to have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time