They couldn't run a three-legged race, never mind the world.
Together, with fear yanking the way forward, speculation and sentiment ran the three-legged race into the future.
The result, unfortunately, has the ungainliness of an entrant in a three-legged race.
Mary's face was shining in the heat; with an immense output of energy she started a three-legged race.
They participated in a three-legged race, crushed grapes and tasted some wine.
It was a perfect example of how marriage is like a three-legged race.
It was like putting on a costume for a play, or running in the three-legged race.
If they do escape, it'll be a very challenging three-legged race.
They moved out in step, her left thigh against his right, as though in a three-legged race.
They took their place alongside the pumpkin judging and the three-legged race.