有胳膊有腿

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yǒugēboyǒutuǐ ㄧㄡˇ ㄍㄜ ˙ㄅㄛㄧㄡˇ ㄊㄨㄟˇ

- to be able-bodied
- to be fit to work

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Literally: has arms and has legs
Meaning: Refers to an able-bodied person, as in 'you have arms and legs, so you can work for a living'.

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