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have legs

Verb

Meaning

(idiomatic) To have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time.

(nautical) To have speed.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have,‎ legs.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

I spend 90 percent of my time saying no, and my accountant yells at me for it, but when I started in this business, I wanted my career to have legs. Omar Epps

Great loves have legs and wings. They are substantial. They do not dissapate so easily... Great loves have staying power. Or so I told myself. Erica Jong

I have legs of iron, but to tell you the truth, they're starting to rust and buckle a bit. Jeanne Calment

Who has no courage must have legs. Italian Proverb

Who has no head should have legs. Italian Proverb

Who has not understanding, let him have legs. Romanian Proverb

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