have a bone in one's leg

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. Used as a fatuous excuse to avoid doing something. UK,informal
    — "Jimmy, run along to the shop and get some potatoes." / "I can't: I've got a bone in my leg."

词形变化

has a bone in one's leg present,singular,third-person having a bone in one's leg participle,present had a bone in one's leg participle,past had a bone in one's leg past
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