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have legs have legsTo have the ability to endure, stay relevant, or continue to maintain interest. Said of a concept, phenomenon, something discussed, etc. That theory really has legs—years later, most people still think that the wrong man was convicted.See also: have, leghave legs If an idea, plan, or story has legs, it is likely to be successful or to continue. Blucher was confident that his concept had legs, so he pressed Cooper for a meeting. In this instance the story might not have legs.See also: have, leghave ˈlegs (informal) if a news story, film/movie, etc. has legs, people will continue to be interested in it, or it will be successful, popular, etc. for a long time: We’ll soon see if the movie has legs. ♢ Some economists believe that the recovery still has legs.See also: have, leg |