by shank's mare



by shank's mare

Fig. by foot; by walking. (Shank refers to the shank of the leg.) My car isn't working, so I'll have to travel by shank's mare. I'm sore because I've been getting around by shank's mare.
See also: mare

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MattiMAHT-teeFinnish
Ayr[ɛə]
Ashmore['æʃmɔ:]
Stevan-Serbian, Croatian
BrookBRUWKEnglish
Nikomachos-Ancient Greek