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Culture 101: Unpacking Local Sayings.

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Jayshree Gururaj
Aug 15, 2024
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Literal Saying: Fell, fell, leg high (or up).

Even when a person has fallen, they will claim they haven’t because their leg is still up in the air.

Meaning: This saying highlights the foolishness and ego of those who refuse to accept they are wrong or have been proven wrong.

Usage: Describes people who cling stubbornly t…

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