English Expression · Advanced
show a leg
get out of bed
Pronunciation: /ʃəʊ ə leɡ/
Meaning
An old-fashioned, informal command to wake up and get out of bed.
Example
Show a leg! Breakfast is ready.
Show a leg! Breakfast is ready.
Practice tips
- Practice show a leg out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.