How do you use "Pins" in a sentence?

My pins are killing me after that walk. Nice pins!' (complimenting someone's legs) Good to see you back on your pins.

Pins

Q: What does "Pins" mean?

Legs. Informal term for legs, especially when referring to someone standing or walking. Often used in 'back on your pins' meaning standing again.

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意味: Legs.

腿。

Piernas.

脚。

다리.

Informal term for legs, especially when referring to someone standing or walking. Often used in 'back on your pins' meaning standing again.

腿的非正式说法，特别是指站立或走路时。常用于'back on your pins'，意思是重新站起来了。

Término informal para referirse a las piernas, especialmente al estar de pie o caminando. Se usa frecuentemente en 'back on your pins', que significa volver a ponerse en pie.

脚を指すくだけた表現。特に立ったり歩いたりしている場面で使われる。「back on your pins」で「また立てるようになった」という意味でよく使われる。

다리를 뜻하는 비격식 표현. 특히 누군가 서 있거나 걷는 것을 말할 때 쓰인다. 'back on your pins'는 다시 서게 되었다는 뜻으로 자주 사용된다.

直訳: Thin supports (like legs)

例文

My pins are killing me after that walk.
走完那段路，我的腿快断了。
Me están matando las piernas después de esa caminata.
あの散歩で脚がめちゃくちゃ痛い。
그 산책 후에 다리가 너무 아파.
Nice pins!' (complimenting someone's legs)
好漂亮的腿！
¡Bonitas piernas!
いい脚してるね！
다리 예쁘다! (다리를 칭찬하며)
Good to see you back on your pins.
很高兴看到你又能走路了。
Me alegro de verte de nuevo en pie.
また歩けるようになってよかった。
다시 걸을 수 있게 되어서 다행이야.

発音

/pɪnz/

使い方ガイド

場面: legs, standing, walking

トーン: informal, playful

✓ 正しい言い方

My pins are tired.
我的腿累了。
tengo las piernas cansadas
脚が疲れた。
다리가 피곤해.
Nice pins.
好看的腿。
bonitas piernas
いい脚だね。
다리 예쁘다.
Back on your pins.
又能站起来了。
de nuevo en pie
また立てるようになったね。
다시 걸을 수 있게 됐네.

✗ 間違った言い方

My legs
直接说'我的腿'
Decir simplemente 'mis piernas'
単に「脚」と言うこと
내 다리
Your legs
直接说'你的腿'
Decir simplemente 'tus piernas'
直接的に「脚」と言うこと
네 다리

よくある間違い

Can be complimentary about attractive legs
Also used for recovery—'back on your pins'

起源と歴史

From the thin, supporting nature of pins.

語源: British slang

初出: 19th century

文化的背景

Era: Traditional British

Generation: Older speakers mainly

Social background: Working class

Pop culture: British variety entertainment; Showbiz slang

Regional notes: British expression, somewhat dated.

バリエーション

PinsMy pinsOn your pins

このトピックの他の表現

Crook ★★★★★ Sick or unwell (Australian). Poorly ★★★★★ Unwell or sick (British, often for children). Wiped out ★★★★★ Completely exhausted or extremely tired. Run-down ★★★★★ In poor health due to exhaustion or stress. Burnt out ★★★★★ Completely exhausted from overwork or prolonged stress. Right as rain ★★★★★ Completely well; in perfect health.