The idiom 'to not have a leg to stand on' means to be in a very weak position or to have no justification for doing something. It implies that a stance lacks foundation.
La expresión 'to not have a leg to stand on' significa estar en una posición muy débil o no tener justificación para algo. Implica que una posición carece de fundamento.
| Idiom | to not have a leg to stand on |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be in a very weak position; to have no justification for doing something |
| Examples | - She can't just kick you out of the house like that. She doesn't have a leg to stand on. - You don't have a leg to stand on. Nobody saw what happened so it's your word against mine. |
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