pins

pins

informal The legs. She was a little unsteady on her pins as she stood up. My pins started trembling under the weight of the barbell.
See also: pin
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pin

1. n. someone’s leg. (Usually plural.) Stand up on your pins and speak your mind.
2. n. an important criminal leader. (From kingpin.) The mob’s getting careless. The cops think they caught the pin this time.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • appear to
  • a change of heart
  • a mystery to (one)
  • a tough cookie
  • a tough customer/cookie
  • a hidden agenda
  • a turn of phrase
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • a shoulder to cry on
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