not have a leg to stand on
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Meaning · English
To have no valid argument or support for a claim
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
không có lập luận hợp lệ hoặc hỗ trợ cho một tuyên bố
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Literally: without a leg to stand on
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The prosecutor's case fell apart, and the defendant's lawyer felt they didn't have a leg to stand on
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “not have a leg to stand on” mean?
To have no valid argument or support for a claim Literally: without a leg to stand on
Is “not have a leg to stand on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.