A Conversation for English Slang

Shank's Pony

Post 1

invisibleknight

it's to walk somewhere as opposed to using powered transport to get there.
usage:- going by shank's pony/ by shank's mare.
any one know why?


Shank's Pony

Post 2

kuzushi


Isn't shank an old word for leg?


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