Have a hitch in one's gitalong In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have a hitch in one's gitalong", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-25 10:12

Meaning of Have a hitch in one's gitalong

Synonyms:

Hitch in my gitalong/get-along/giddyup/giddyap/giddy-up

Have a hitch in one's gitalong phrase

To walk slowly or with difficulty because one leg is injured or stiff, either temporarily or permanently. 

 

Sorry, I'm unable to play football now because I am having a hitch in my gitalong.

Having had a hitch in his gitalong, he was unable to join the match.

If I hadn't undergone that knee operation, I would still have a hitch in my gitalong now.

Grammar and Usage of Have a hitch in one's gitalong

Verb Forms

  • had a hitch in one's gitalong
  • having a hitch in one's gitalong

The verb "have" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Have a hitch in one's gitalong

This phrase is associated with lingo from the Old West (the unorganized territories west of the Mississippi River from 1803 to 1890) and especially the cowboy cattle trail culture of rural Texas.

The Origin Cited: english.stackexchange.com .
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