Meaning of the word "shanks' mare" in English

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shanks' mare

US /ˈʃæŋks mɛr/
UK /ˈʃæŋks mɛr/
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Idiom

1.

one's own legs as a means of transport; on foot

Example:
Since the car broke down, we had to rely on shanks' mare to get to the nearest town.
It's a nice day for a walk, so let's take shanks' mare instead of the bus.
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