Get your leg over
phrasal verb
To climb over a fence, wall, or other obstacle.
He had to get his leg over the wall to escape the angry dog.
Often appears as...
- get your leg over the fence
- get your leg over the wall
phrasal verb
To have sexual intercourse.
He was bragging about getting his leg over at the party last night.
Often appears as...
- get your leg over at a party
- get your leg over after a date
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To climb over a fence, wall, or other obstacle.
He had to get his leg over the wall to escape the angry dog.
Often appears as...
- get your leg over the fence
- get your leg over the wall
phrasal verb
To have sexual intercourse.
He was bragging about getting his leg over at the party last night.
Often appears as...
- get your leg over at a party
- get your leg over after a date
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Action
Used for describing a physical movement involving one's leg and an obstacle.
She got her leg over the gate swiftly.
Pro Tip 2/3Escape Scenario
Often used to describe escaping or evading a situation or hazard.
He quickly got his leg over the fence from the bull.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Flexibility
Implies the person is physically capable to climb over something.
The athlete easily got his leg over the high bar.
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