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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Visitors staying at the Beau Rivage Resort or Hard Rock Biloxi can walk directly onto the beach via a boardwalk located next to the Beau Rivage parking garage.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Or walking the runway for Chanel, Moschino, and Fendi.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There is no record of that purported announcement on DOGE’s official website or its X account, and there are no credible reports about it from legitimate media outlets.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The February 2025 resignation of Danielle Sassoon from her role as U.S. attorney in New York is an example of legitimate divergence between an appointee and the president’s policy direction.—
James L. Perry,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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By contrast, Arsenal have lifted nine meaningful trophies in the 2000s and, to a certain extent, are treading a worn path.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The most successful dons build their political authority more through consent than coercion, and their business portfolios include legal ventures in entertainment, private security, and construction.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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There is, of course, no legal mechanism for this to occur.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 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 2 Mar. 2025.
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