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Meaning of have a bone in one's leg | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

Used as a fatuous excuse to avoid doing something.

British, informal

Examples

“"Jimmy, run along to the shop and get some potatoes." / "I can't: I've got a bone in my leg."”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have a bone to pick have a brick in one's hat have a bun in the oven have a care have a clue have a cob on

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