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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