ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
Bheith ar leathchois, to have only one leg; to be supported on one leg.
Seasamh, imeacht, ar leathchois, to stand, hop along, on one leg.
Fágadh ar leathchois é, he was left with only one leg; he was placed at a serious disadvantage.
Ní ar leathchois a tháinig Pádraig go hÉirinn, St. Patrick did not come to Ireland unprepared; one should not rely on half-measures.