Pronunciation: /ʃoʊ ə lɛɡ/
noun a command given to someone to wake up or start moving
A1 My dog always wakes me up by showing a leg.
A2 The soldier was asked to show a leg during the morning roll call.
B1 In the military, showing a leg is a sign of readiness for duty.
B2 The dancer's performance was flawless, with every show a leg executed perfectly.
C1 The actor's ability to show a leg on stage was a testament to his years of training.
C2 The synchronized swimmers' routine included a show a leg movement that wowed the audience.
verb to get out of bed or start moving
A1 The dog showed a leg when it heard a noise outside.
A2 She asked her son to show a leg and get out of bed.
B1 The soldier was told to show a leg during the morning drill.
B2 The dancer had to show a leg during the performance to impress the audience.
C1 The actor had to show a leg in the opening scene of the play.
C2 The gymnast's routine required her to show a leg in a perfect split.
formal The sergeant ordered the soldiers to show a leg at the morning roll call.
informal Hey, wake up and show a leg before you miss breakfast!
slang Come on, show a leg or we'll be late for the movie.
figurative She needs to show a leg and start working on her project before the deadline.
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