[Slang] SHAKE A LEG. - Explore Quick Phrases for Urgency

Hurry up.

Shake a leg" is a playful way to tell someone to hurry up or speed things up. Originally believed to be from nautical origins, this phrase is perfect when you're running late and need your friend to speed up their preparations. If you’re waiting for someone who’s taking their sweet time, just tell them to shake a leg!

Example Sentences

1. Come on, shake a leg! We're going to be late!

   Hurry up or we're going to be late.

2. Shake a leg, the movie starts in ten minutes.

   Quickly, the movie starts in ten minutes.

3. Hurry up and shake a leg, everyone is waiting for us at the restaurant.

   Hurry up, everyone is waiting for us at the restaurant.