Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Get Your Leg Over

Quick summary: A British slang phrase meaning to have sex.

What does it mean?

Get your leg over is a crude, jokey British phrase meaning to have sex, often with a slightly laddish tone.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral in dictionary meaning, but crude in tone.

When do you use it?

Use it only when you want a deliberately rough, blokey, or cheeky style. It is not romantic language.

Examples

Example 1: His mates joked that he only came out to try to get his leg over.

Example 2: The phrase sounds more laddish than affectionate.

Question for you

Do you think get your leg over sounds playful, crude, or both?

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