hollow legs

a large capacity for drinking alcohol without getting drunk, or for eating without becoming sated. humorous

See also: hollow, leg

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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make do
without a second thought
leave (one) to (one's) own devices
leave one to own devices
leave somebody to their own devices
leave someone to their own devices
leave to own devices
leave to someone's own devices
go AWOL
within (one's) means

References in periodicals archive

The Teenager had no difficulty filling his apparently hollow legs with a fat waffle topped with chocolate shavings, ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Get more bangers for your buck; Kebab place takes takeaway staple to much fancier new level

They were polished off with little fuss as their respective hollow legs were filled up (for the time being, at least).

Award-winning pizzeria perfect for all the family; THE TASTE TEAM CHECKS OUT PIZZERIA VILLAGGIO

In the utensils department, there are fanciful tongs shaped like cat paws, and a man-shaped chopsticks holder with hollow legs so the sticks make him look like a stilt walker.

From Zen to zany Asian tableware to have breakout year in 2018

One of the alpha males of that Blackburn Rovers team, a 6ft 2in centre-half with hollow legs and a fondness for a night out, sized up his new boss - who wore sharp Italian suits and had a penchant for big Cuban cigars - and didn't appreciate his European airs and graces.

Once there was mutual distrust, now it's about appreciation, yet Coleman could still turn out to be Hodgson's smiling assassin; ENGLAND v WALES

My other half, who was similarly daunted by the portion, reported this was a new benchmark in terms of her own fish and chips experiences while my two boys, aged 10 and six and prone to suffering from shall we say "hollow legs syndrome", both tucked into their meals with a fervour normally only witnessed with Easter eggs.

Checking out the chippy; If you're having a day at the seaside, there's only one meal to eat. Rob Owen took his family to Park Fish and Chips in Tenby and the whole family was rather pleased he did

As it happened, 'small' was still pretty big, but he said it was the most gorgeous cheesecake he'd ever eaten (and he's eaten plenty) so he summoned all his teenage hollow legs and finished it.

Take a punt On The Pallet and you'll be onto a winner; Taste Test Dawn Collinson finds new eaterie is a Lark Lane thoroughbred

We had a few 'lemonades' but he's got hollow legs so I have to admit it was one of the few times in my life when I put up the white flag!

Give the kids a chance - and the fans some excitement

Galway week is a necessary pilgrimage, although hollow legs and a bottomless wallet are advised, and the atmosphere and sheer class of the racing are relentless.

6THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT SUMMER JUMPING

My hollow legs are too full of crispy egg and venison but my companion gallantly loosens his belt for the apple and blackberry compote (PS6.50).

Pure dining pleasure from culinary genius; Simpsons' Michelin-star chef Adam Bennett has left Birmingham for a new venture. Mary Griffin visits The Cross in Kenilworth to find out whether the chef can continue his legacy

The manufacturer was unaware of the hollow legs, which could not be easily cleaned and disinfected, a GMP violation itself.

The GMP puzzle: what's in your box? Knowledge and control are the essence of the dietary supplement GMPs

The mother isn't so happy about the son being called Hollow Legs due to his drinking capacity or his winning of the Iron Bladder competition.

Some slap happy advice on late-night encounter

He also tells me I consume up to 15 per cent more calories than average in a normal day which adds scientific backing to the theory I have hollow legs.

Personal fitness is tailor-made; Fitness

For those with hollow legs and the stamina to match, there is even a nightclub with live music.

CYPRU STREAT; travel Rob Sinclair tries out one of Britain's favourite year-round destinations

"I have three children with hollow legs," she said.

Fighting against foreclosure: frustrated families turn to Florida Attorneys Saving Homes

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释义	hollow legs hollow legs a large capacity for drinking alcohol without getting drunk, or for eating without becoming sated. humorous See also: hollow, leg Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: make do without a second thought leave (one) to (one's) own devices leave one to own devices leave somebody to their own devices leave someone to their own devices leave to own devices leave to someone's own devices go AWOL within (one's) means References in periodicals archive The Teenager had no difficulty filling his apparently hollow legs with a fat waffle topped with chocolate shavings, ice cream and chocolate sauce. Get more bangers for your buck; Kebab place takes takeaway staple to much fancier new level They were polished off with little fuss as their respective hollow legs were filled up (for the time being, at least). Award-winning pizzeria perfect for all the family; THE TASTE TEAM CHECKS OUT PIZZERIA VILLAGGIO In the utensils department, there are fanciful tongs shaped like cat paws, and a man-shaped chopsticks holder with hollow legs so the sticks make him look like a stilt walker. From Zen to zany Asian tableware to have breakout year in 2018 One of the alpha males of that Blackburn Rovers team, a 6ft 2in centre-half with hollow legs and a fondness for a night out, sized up his new boss - who wore sharp Italian suits and had a penchant for big Cuban cigars - and didn't appreciate his European airs and graces. Once there was mutual distrust, now it's about appreciation, yet Coleman could still turn out to be Hodgson's smiling assassin; ENGLAND v WALES My other half, who was similarly daunted by the portion, reported this was a new benchmark in terms of her own fish and chips experiences while my two boys, aged 10 and six and prone to suffering from shall we say "hollow legs syndrome", both tucked into their meals with a fervour normally only witnessed with Easter eggs. Checking out the chippy; If you're having a day at the seaside, there's only one meal to eat. Rob Owen took his family to Park Fish and Chips in Tenby and the whole family was rather pleased he did As it happened, 'small' was still pretty big, but he said it was the most gorgeous cheesecake he'd ever eaten (and he's eaten plenty) so he summoned all his teenage hollow legs and finished it. Take a punt On The Pallet and you'll be onto a winner; Taste Test Dawn Collinson finds new eaterie is a Lark Lane thoroughbred We had a few 'lemonades' but he's got hollow legs so I have to admit it was one of the few times in my life when I put up the white flag! Give the kids a chance - and the fans some excitement Galway week is a necessary pilgrimage, although hollow legs and a bottomless wallet are advised, and the atmosphere and sheer class of the racing are relentless. 6THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT SUMMER JUMPING My hollow legs are too full of crispy egg and venison but my companion gallantly loosens his belt for the apple and blackberry compote (PS6.50). Pure dining pleasure from culinary genius; Simpsons' Michelin-star chef Adam Bennett has left Birmingham for a new venture. Mary Griffin visits The Cross in Kenilworth to find out whether the chef can continue his legacy The manufacturer was unaware of the hollow legs, which could not be easily cleaned and disinfected, a GMP violation itself. The GMP puzzle: what's in your box? Knowledge and control are the essence of the dietary supplement GMPs The mother isn't so happy about the son being called Hollow Legs due to his drinking capacity or his winning of the Iron Bladder competition. Some slap happy advice on late-night encounter He also tells me I consume up to 15 per cent more calories than average in a normal day which adds scientific backing to the theory I have hollow legs. Personal fitness is tailor-made; Fitness For those with hollow legs and the stamina to match, there is even a nightclub with live music. CYPRU STREAT; travel Rob Sinclair tries out one of Britain's favourite year-round destinations "I have three children with hollow legs," she said. Fighting against foreclosure: frustrated families turn to Florida Attorneys Saving Homes
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