Get your leg over

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phrasal verb

To climb over a fence, wall, or other obstacle.

He had to get his leg over the wall to escape the angry dog.
Visual representation of "get your leg over" - To climb over a fence, wall, or other obstacle

Often appears as...

  • get your leg over the fence
  • get your leg over the wall
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Literal Action

Used for describing a physical movement involving one's leg and an obstacle.

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She got her leg over the gate swiftly.
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Escape Scenario

Often used to describe escaping or evading a situation or hazard.

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He quickly got his leg over the fence from the bull.
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Physical Flexibility

Implies the person is physically capable to climb over something.

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The athlete easily got his leg over the high bar.
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