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Mar 2024
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Not a Leg to Stand on

Danny Ballan
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Got a weak argument? You might "not have a leg to stand on." Join us on English Express to discover the meaning and uses of this quirky idiom!

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/not-a-leg-to-stand-on-exploring-the-idioms-meaning/

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