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)
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The show is a legit concert with an equally legit band, the EZ Street Band, comprised of musicians who have played with the likes of Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, St. Lucia, Josh Groban, Blackbear and Cynthia Erivo.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
Since 2018, 38 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have rubberstamped at least some form of legit sports-wagering, which in turn has led to the generation of billions in taxable revenue.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Faye travel insurance FAQs Is Faye travel insurance legit?
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Her rivalry with Beth is one of the most legit in this game, as Beth spread rumors that Jonna was cheating on her husband during All Stars 3.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The show is a legit concert with an equally legit band, the EZ Street Band, comprised of musicians who have played with the likes of Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, St. Lucia, Josh Groban, Blackbear and Cynthia Erivo.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
Since 2018, 38 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have rubberstamped at least some form of legit sports-wagering, which in turn has led to the generation of billions in taxable revenue.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Faye travel insurance FAQs Is Faye travel insurance legit?
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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The 2025 Topps baseball cards are here; our collectibles team walks us through the new designs and inserts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) walks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (R) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) after a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Dec. 7, 2024.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, with the deadline now passed, the Lakers are without a legitimate big man.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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During the briefings, the congressional aides acknowledged that there are legitimate things to criticize about USAID.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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Since winning his congressional election and subsequent Speakership title, Johnson has been treading a fine line throughout the process of budget talks as the House holds a razor-thin majority.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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But this Sunday Brady will tread new territory, calling Super Bowl LIX from New Orleans from the Fox broadcast booth, capping off his first year as the network’s lead NFL analyst.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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Linda Thompson Gonzalez joined the U.S. Department of State as legal counsel to the inspector general and later became assistant inspector general for congressional and media affairs.—
Linda Thompson Gonzalez,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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DeSantis retaliated back in 2023, sparking an ugly legal battle.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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