Shanks' Mare (Noun)
Meaning
You own legs; "I traveled on shank's mare".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- I walked to the store on shank's mare because my car was in the shop.
- After the bus broke down, I had to travel the rest of the way on shank's mare.
- The hike was grueling, but I made it to the top on shank's mare.
- I'm too poor to afford a car, so I get around on shank's mare.
- The tourists got lost and had to travel back to their hotel on shank's mare.