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)
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
Memphis’ 3-point shooting and toughness are legit Hardaway’s team entered Monday as the nation’s third-best 3-point shooting team, hitting 45.9 percent of its triples during its 4-0 start.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
The device can go a legit 60 hours on a single charge.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Shop Zenni Optical Is Zenni Optical actually legit?
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
There was a scenario at that point that Angus Young would carry on AC/DC as the last legit member standing.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
Memphis’ 3-point shooting and toughness are legit Hardaway’s team entered Monday as the nation’s third-best 3-point shooting team, hitting 45.9 percent of its triples during its 4-0 start.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
The device can go a legit 60 hours on a single charge.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Shop Zenni Optical Is Zenni Optical actually legit?
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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From there, the star walked down a grand staircase as a spectacle of back-up dancers and swinging napkins from the audience took the performance to new heights.James Dinh, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mangione is the suspect in the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street on the morning of Dec. 4, as Thompson was walking to a hotel where an investor conference was being held.Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Games where there needs to be a legitimate response and pushback. After being embarrassed 5-1 by the Boston Bruins on Saturday night — one of several lacklustre showings at Rogers Arena this season — the Vancouver Canucks had to show up with a strong effort against the Colorado Avalanche.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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This process guarantees that all advertisements are from legitimate, reliable companies only.Michael Fox, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The sudden ouster of Assad has left President Biden’s outgoing administration having to delicately maneuver through yet another volatile moment in the Middle East and as President-elect Donald Trump demands that the United States tread carefully in the region and stay out of the fray.Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Respect the boss' time... and do not tread on his turf.Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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Disclaimer and Disclosure The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or other advice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion Government oversight and enforcement is, of course, necessary to ensure that the legal standards passed by Congress are properly implemented and respected.Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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