Meaning of not have a leg to stand on | Babel Free

Definitions

To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.

idiomatic

Examples

“‘You see?’ said Mrs Gowan, turning the palms of her hands towards Mr Meagles, as if she were Justice herself, representing to him that he had better confess, for he had not a leg to stand on.”

“"But Mr. Elwell's lawyers apparently did not take your view, since I suppose the suit was withdrawn by their advice." "Oh, yes, they knew he hadn't a leg to stand on."”

“It was borne in upon Elizabeth that she hadn't got a leg to stand upon and she sat down.”

“If his word and image are consistently proven to be false, he doesn't have a leg to stand on.”

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