How to Pronounce "not have a leg to stand on"
expression
NAHT HAV uh LEG tuh STAND on
NOT HAV uh LEG tuh STAND on
Definition
If you do not have a leg to stand on, you have no good reasons, evidence, or support for your argument or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛɡ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈstænd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
nˈɒt/ /hæv/ /æɪ/ /lˈɛɡ/ /tˈuː/ /stˈænd/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT HAV uh LEG tuh STAND on
UK
NOT HAV uh LEG tuh STAND on
Listen in Context
Without proof, you don’t have a leg to stand on in this case.
If you lie, you will not have a leg to stand on when people ask questions.
He doesn't have a leg to stand on after breaking the rules.
You keep blaming others, but honestly, you don't have a leg to stand on.