The phrase "cut the legs off" is often used figuratively to describe a situation in which someone or something is crippled or severely weakened. It suggests a loss of strength, power, or capacity to act ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
این عبارت اغلب به صورت مجازی برای توصیف وضعیتی استفاده می شود که در آن شخص یا چیزی ناتوان یا به شدت ضعیف شده است. بعبارتی نشان دهنده از دست دادن نیرو، قدرت یا توان عمل است The new regulations could cut the legs off the industry, making it difficult for businesses to survive The injury cut the legs off the athlete's career, forcing them to retire early The scandal cut the legs off the company's stock price, causing it to plummet overnight The unexpected loss cut the legs off the team's chances of making it to the playoffs The budget cuts have cut the legs off the school's ability to provide quality education to its students
