Switzerland· hard· informal

avoir les jambes en cannelle

to have legs of cinnamon

Meaning

To have shaky legs from exhaustion

Explanation

Swiss French for legs gone wobbly after a long walk, a hard climb, or simply being unwell, much like saying your legs have turned to jelly.

Example

Après cette randonnée, j’ai les jambes en cannelle.

After that hike, my legs have turned to jelly.

Origin

Origin uncertain.

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