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Idiom have legs mainly American if a story in the news has legs, it will continue for a long time.This latest scandal has legs - you'll probably still be reading about it in a year's time.
idiomhave legs AmEAmEif an idea or plan has legs it is a good one that is likely to succeed:Everyone knows Arnold Schwarzeneger movies have legs.We need a financial expert to advise us, someone to tell us whether this thing has legs or not.
have legsTo have the ability to endure, stay relevant, or continue to maintain interest. Said of a concept, phenomenon, something discussed, etc. That theory really has legs—years later, most people still think that the wrong man was convicted. have legs If an idea, plan, or story has legs, it is likely to be successful or to continue. Blucher was confident that his concept had legs, so he pressed Cooper for a meeting. In this instance the story might not have legs. have ˈlegs (informal) if a news story, film/movie, etc. has legs, people will continue to be interested in it, or it will be successful, popular, etc. for a long time: We’ll soon see if the movie has legs.Some economists believe that the recovery still has legs. |