grow arms and legs

To become substantially more complicated, especially when this was unforeseen. Colloquial expression, primarily used in (British) English. Origin: by analogy to human biological development in the womb.

The project seemed simple at first, but now it's starting to grow arms and legs.

by mattgemmell July 30, 2015

A Leg in Oklahoma City

A term for an unsolved mystery, also known as "Leg in OKC" or "A Leg in OKC." Relates to the real-life P-71 mystery from the April 19, 1995, bombing in Oklahoma City, in which one human left leg was never identified:

An allusion to the name of the novel A Leg in Oklahoma City (2019), written by Greg Hoetker

"Hey, did you hear about the Malaysia airplane thing?"

"Oh yeah, the plane just disappeared. They never solved it. That's A Leg in Oklahoma City."

by Jack Hoover October 16, 2019

Daddy Short Legs

The opposite of a daddy long legs. Someone with very short legs.

Cate is so short, she's like a Daddy Short Legs.

by Chadian for Life June 07, 2020

Third Leg Salute

In military terms, a male erection. Usually used by veterans and serving members of the military to explain the tent in their camo pants.

I gave that lap dancer a third leg salute.

by DaErYn May 24, 2021

Four-legged Rake

A four-legged rake is a dog that insists on rolling in fresh-cut grass or piles of dead leaves, just for the sheer joy of carrying them into the house with him. Once, the leaves are on your floor or furniture, they become yard dandruff.

My Chihuahua is a four-legged rake. He just brought in half the lawn.

by PsychoPuppyDad October 15, 2015

Roll down leg

A shot that is rumoured to be impossible in the game of football, However myth suggests that a few gifted players have crafted this talent, Usually mistaken as a mis hit shot...

The ball deflects off of a defender and falls towards the player, he lines it up for the shot and somehow magically performs the roll down leg generating immense power, it may look like a terrible attempt at a volley but dont be fooled.

by roll down May 25, 2011

german baby leg

(n) a five plus pound penis that, when erect, resembles a chunky baby's leg complete with rolls. Often achieved with the help of implants and injections.

Elmer: "hey shit cletus, what you got in your pocket? "
Cletus: "bend over and I'll show you. "
Elmer: "damn, how did you do that? wait, what you doing. ..get that German baby leg away from me! "

by Austin Pealy April 17, 2015