shanks' pony: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  British EnglishIrish EnglishAmerican Englishinformalcolloquial
  • To travel on foot; to rely on walking for transport.
  • A trip undertaken on foot; using one’s legs instead of a vehicle.

  Examples

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  • Since the bus was canceled, I had no choice but to go to work on shanks' pony this morning.

    Because the bus was canceled, I had to walk to work this morning.

  • Whenever I visit the park, I prefer using shanks' pony to soak in the fresh air and avoid traffic.

    Whenever I visit the park, I prefer walking to enjoy the fresh air and avoid traffic.

  • We can't afford a taxi, so we'll have to rely on shanks' pony for the rest of the day.

    We can't afford a taxi, so we'll have to walk for the rest of the day.

  • After the car broke down, Sarah got around town on shanks' pony until she could get it fixed.

    After the car broke down, Sarah traveled on foot around town until she could get it fixed.