as in to walk
to go on foot
the car was in the shop so we had to leg it to work for a couple of days
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as in legitimate
permitted by law
the barbershop, which appears to be a legit operation, is actually a front for a local mobster
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Recent Examples of leg (it)
Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The maple flavor is legit – not just brown sugar pretending to be maple.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
While the Devils will probably be without lockdown defender Maliq Brown, coach Jon Scheyer still has nine legit options to throw at Baylor, which is down to a seven-man rotation following Ojianwuna's injury back in February.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Cash App Taxes FAQs Is Cash App Taxes legit?
Cash App Taxes is a legitimate e-file provider that follows the IRS’s security, privacy and business standards.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
With the right development and a bit of an adjustment to his mindset, he’s got legit NHL potential.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The maple flavor is legit – not just brown sugar pretending to be maple.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
While the Devils will probably be without lockdown defender Maliq Brown, coach Jon Scheyer still has nine legit options to throw at Baylor, which is down to a seven-man rotation following Ojianwuna's injury back in February.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Cash App Taxes FAQs Is Cash App Taxes legit?
Cash App Taxes is a legitimate e-file provider that follows the IRS’s security, privacy and business standards.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
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On April 4, a 9-year-old boy — who has been identified as Gabriel Andrews — was found dead in Frankfort, Ky., after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to a school bus stop, Cleveland 19 News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Many people have perceived his walking off set and the Instagram story as a deliberate snub.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the current political climate in the United States, criticizing Israel for blocking food aid to deliberately starve Palestinian civilians is labeled antisemitic, while advocating for the annihilation of Palestinian children is part of legitimate political discourse.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Republicans have argued that the Biden CFPB targeted legitimate practices by banks.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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But shifting the focus from treading water to achieving a compelling goal creates motivation and forward momentum.—
Andrew Neal,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There’s still much to be mined from this storyline — but tread carefully!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trump and various White House officials have repeatedly floated the idea of sending U.S. citizens to El Salvador and other places -- something legal experts have said would be flatly unconstitutional.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The showdown is the most significant legal challenge brought against Meta in the company's roughly 20-year history.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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