Meanings
Traced back to shanks-nag, 1758; The expression -- believed to be Scottish in origin (i.e. shanks-naig 1774), refers to the use of shank to refer to the part of the human leg between the knee and ankle.
Transportation by foot. To "take a shanks' nag" means using one's own legs to walk.
Example Sentences
1
I had to walk home because I missed the last bus. I was stuck with shanks' nag.
2
I can't afford a car, so I have to rely on shanks' nag to get around.
3
My bicycle tire popped on the way to work, so I had to use shanks' nag to finish the journey.
4
The taxi broke down, and I was left with shanks' nag to get me to the airport.
5
After the petrol ran out, I was forced to use shanks' nag to reach the nearest gas station.
