Meaning of make a leg | Babel Free

Definitions

To make a deep bow with the right leg drawn back.

UK, idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“King Richard II: What must the king do now? must he submit? […] What says King Bolingbroke? will his majesty Give Richard leave to live till Richard die? You make a leg, and Bolingbroke says ay.”

“"I beg pardon," said Mr. Datchery, making a leg with his hat under his arm, as he addressed himself equally to both gentlemen.”

“"Father, return thanks; make a leg—no man can do it better. Master Mordacks, you shall have our utmost duty."”

CEFR level