Without a leg to stand on In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "without a leg to stand on", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-04-01 10:04

Without a leg to stand on phrase

Without any proof, support, or good reasons for one's viewpoint, argument, or actions.

Now that the detective has exposed your false alibi, you are without a leg to stand on.

When no witnesses came with me, I knew I was without a leg to stand on.

Listen, you can't sue them for the damages without a leg to stand on.

This metaphoric idiom transfers lack of physical support to arguments or theories. [Late 1500s]

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .

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