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Meaning of 'Shake a leg'

What does the saying 'Shake a leg' mean?

Idiom: Shake a leg

Meaning:

If you shake a leg, you are out of bed and active.  It can be used to tell someone to hurry up.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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