meaning and origin of ‘Shanks’s pony’

  “Go by Shanks’ pony – Walk short distances and leave room for those who have longer journeys” – a Second World War poster by Lewitt-Him for the Ministry of War Transport – image: Imperial War Museums     The phrase Shanks’(s) pony, or mare, etc, means one’s own legs as a means of conveyance. It is […]

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