Have legs
verb
To have potential or viability, usually over a long period of time.
The business idea you pitched definitely has legs. I believe it will work out in the long term.
Often appears as...
- this plan has legs
- that idea has legs
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To be able to still attract attention or interest.
Even though it's been months, the news story still has legs.
Often appears as...
- the news story has legs
- the scandal has legs
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
In sports, especially running, to still have energy or stamina left.
Even in the final lap, the marathon runner still had legs.
Often appears as...
- the runner has legs
- the cyclist has legs
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To have potential or viability, usually over a long period of time.
The business idea you pitched definitely has legs. I believe it will work out in the long term.
Often appears as...
- this plan has legs
- that idea has legs
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To be able to still attract attention or interest.
Even though it's been months, the news story still has legs.
Often appears as...
- the news story has legs
- the scandal has legs
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
In sports, especially running, to still have energy or stamina left.
Even in the final lap, the marathon runner still had legs.
Often appears as...
- the runner has legs
- the cyclist has legs
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Longevity Implied
Use 'has legs' for ideas or plans that you think will be successful or relevant for a long time.
Your renewable energy proposal really has legs; it's the future of our industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Potential
'Has legs' is a metaphor that suggests something is strong enough to stand on its own and move forward.
This application's unique design has legs – it can disrupt the market.
Pro Tip 3/3Future Success
Use it when expressing confidence in the future success or sustainability of an endeavor.
I think this charity has legs; its model is scalable and impactful.
Pro Tip 1/3Longevity Implied
Use 'has legs' for ideas or plans that you think will be successful or relevant for a long time.
Your renewable energy proposal really has legs; it's the future of our industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Potential
'Has legs' is a metaphor that suggests something is strong enough to stand on its own and move forward.
This application's unique design has legs – it can disrupt the market.
Pro Tip 3/3Future Success
Use it when expressing confidence in the future success or sustainability of an endeavor.
I think this charity has legs; its model is scalable and impactful.
Pro Tip 1/3Longevity Implied
Use 'has legs' for ideas or plans that you think will be successful or relevant for a long time.
Your renewable energy proposal really has legs; it's the future of our industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Potential
'Has legs' is a metaphor that suggests something is strong enough to stand on its own and move forward.
This application's unique design has legs – it can disrupt the market.
Pro Tip 3/3Future Success
Use it when expressing confidence in the future success or sustainability of an endeavor.
I think this charity has legs; its model is scalable and impactful.
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