shanks' pony

English - Turkish

Definition of shanks' pony in English Turkish dictionary

Related Terms

shanks's pony

tabanvay

English - English

Definition of shanks' pony in English English dictionary

walking as a means of transport

When you ride Shanks's Pony you don't have to pay.

{i} shank's pony, person's own legs, shank's mare; act of walking by foot

Hyphenation

shanks' po·ny

Etymology

() The expression -- believed to be Scottish in origin -- derives from shanks' nag (shanks-naig, attested 1774).