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shanks' mare

idiom

One's own feet used for walking; to "travel by shanks' mare" or "ride [on] shanks' mare" is to walk to your destination.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    shanks' nag

    Transportation by foot. To "take a shanks' nag" means using one's own legs to walk.

  2. 02

    shanks' pony

    One's feet or legs, regarded as a means of transport.

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