walk spanish

phrasal

Usage: usually capitalized S

1. : to be lifted up by the collar and the seat of the trousers and made to walk on tiptoe

2. : to leave in consequence of being dismissed, expelled, or discharged

if in his presence we had dared talk Greek we should certainly have walked Spanish — Joseph Jefferson

3. : to force (a person) to walk Spanish

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walk Spanish

1. To compel or be compelled to walk on tiptoe, lifted by the collar and the seat of the trousers

2. Hence, to proceed or act under duress or compulsion

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Main Entry: ↑Spanish