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)
Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Malcolm is a legit genius, a quality of the twin stars (their two superior brains are better than one).
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Nearly 50 years after his death, there are movies made, books written, and impersonators who perform everything from legit shows to Vegas weddings and, of course, dishes that pay homage to a man whose decadence was infamous.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Cash at Cage/Counter: Offered in some states where legit online casinos partner with retail locations (e.g., FanDuel) and can take an hour or more.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
What’s made Eriksson Ek a legit top-line center in recent seasons, though, is that he’s become a strong producer on top of that, scoring well over one goal per 60 minutes of play in three of the last four seasons.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Malcolm is a legit genius, a quality of the twin stars (their two superior brains are better than one).
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Nearly 50 years after his death, there are movies made, books written, and impersonators who perform everything from legit shows to Vegas weddings and, of course, dishes that pay homage to a man whose decadence was infamous.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Cash at Cage/Counter: Offered in some states where legit online casinos partner with retail locations (e.g., FanDuel) and can take an hour or more.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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This popular tutorial will walk you through the steps of deep-cleaning your hair brushes and combs.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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After walking through Lumon’s maze-like hallways, the CEO is greeted by Mr. Milchick, the somewhat menacing Lumon supervisor played by Tramell Tillman.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But as posting about kids has grown into a legitimate industry online, so has discourse about the ethics of turning children into their families’ breadwinners.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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Werenski is an easy top 10 (and maybe top five) defenseman while the three forwards have leveled up to legitimate top-line talents.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Even the mere threat of higher import levies could do so, because of the resulting drag on business investment as companies tread with caution, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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While the Phillies and Mets were getting better, the Braves were treading water — at best.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And its provisions are likely to run into thorny legal issues given that state and regional authorities typically oversee power plant planning and permitting.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump also is ending the CBP One app, a Biden-era border app that gave legal entry to nearly 1 million migrants.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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