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**Expression of the Day: CHARLEY HORSE**

Have you ever woken up suddenly because of a painful cramp in your leg? In Hindi, we often say, *Mere pair mein nas chadh gayi.*

In American English, we have an interesting expression for this: **a charley horse.**

**Meaning:** A sudden, painful muscle cramp, especially in the leg.

**Pronunciation:** CHAR-lee horse

**Examples:**

1. I woke up with a charley horse in my calf.

2. Ouch! I've got a charley horse!

3. I had to stop running because of a charley horse.

Remember: Charley horse is common in American English. In British English, people generally say leg cramp.

So, the next time a muscle cramp strikes, you'll know exactly what to say! I've got a charley horse!