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)
Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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
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Adjective
But what happens is that taxpayers sometimes take a legit tax provision (like for micro-captive insurance or conservation easements) and then twist the heck out of them.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
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Trailing 2-0, the Mets’ first two hitters reached base against left-handed reliever Brendon Little when Lindor walked and Juan Soto singled.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The segment displayed an image of Wallen walking off the stage. 'Get me to God's country': Morgan Wallen abruptly leaves 'SNL' stage Ego Nwodim accidentally prompts audience to curse on 'Weekend Update': 'Lorne's gonna be mad' One moment of the show may have left the network's censors unhappy.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are no shortcuts—and certainly no legitimate services that require payment in exchange for early release.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
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
Verb
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From our perspective on and around Earth, wavelengths of light emanating from cosmic objects actually go from the bluer section of the spectrum to the red section, and then tread into infrared waters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Graphic: Rob Wile and Joe Murphy / NBC News Automakers appear to be treading cautiously with their public remarks on the policy change.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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American history itself documents the shifting boundaries of racial categories, a legal as well as a social status in the United States.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The county is required by law to hire outside legal counsel in cases brought against county employees if the complaint could reasonably lead to criminal charges.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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