How to Pronounce "shake a leg"
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛɡ
SHAYK-uh-LEG
ʃˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈɛɡ
SHAYK-uh-LEG
Definition
This informal expression means to hurry up or move faster, often used to tell someone to get going or be quick.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛɡ
British English
ʃˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYK-uh-LEG
UK
SHAYK-uh-LEG
Listen in Context
Come on, shake a leg or we'll be late.
Please shake a leg and finish your homework.
If you don't shake a leg, you will miss the bus.
Hey! Shake a leg—the movie's about to start!