How to Pronounce "to have a hollow leg"
expression
to HAV uh HAH-loh LEG
to HAV ay HOL-oh LEG
Definition
This expression is used to describe someone who can eat a lot of food without getting full, as if their leg (or stomach) is empty and can hold more.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɫoʊ/ /ˈɫɛɡ
British English
tˈuː/ /hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈɒləʊ/ /lˈɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
to HAV uh HAH-loh LEG
UK
to HAV ay HOL-oh LEG
Listen in Context
My brother has a hollow leg. He eats all the time!
You must have a hollow leg to finish two pizzas by yourself.
Kids sometimes have a hollow leg and need extra snacks.
Wow, you really have a hollow leg—where does all that food go?