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)
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
The Broncos don’t have many guys in their offensive line room with legit NFL center experience, and Forsyth filled in capably in a few starts in place of Luke Wattenberg last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 July 2025
This was a 46-year-old legend going 12 hard rounds with a legit world champion and arguably winning.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
There are a few names, however, who are often discussed among true R&B fans as legit contenders, including Usher, Chris Brown, and R.Kelly.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 July 2025
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Adjective
Based on experience with the closely related Q6 e-tron, those times should be considered legit.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
The Broncos don’t have many guys in their offensive line room with legit NFL center experience, and Forsyth filled in capably in a few starts in place of Luke Wattenberg last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 July 2025
This was a 46-year-old legend going 12 hard rounds with a legit world champion and arguably winning.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
There are a few names, however, who are often discussed among true R&B fans as legit contenders, including Usher, Chris Brown, and R.Kelly.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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Anybody walking the convention floor will immediately be dispelled of the notion that events like GalaxyCon are only for teenaged boys and middle-aged men nostalgic for their own youth.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Karros singled twice, walked and made a fine leaping snag at third base.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Generational wealth passes through legitimate streams here, too.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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These jurors believe insurance companies are happy to collect premiums but will fight aggressively to avoid paying legitimate claims when people actually get hurt.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two fought, treading water and splashing each other before her partner swam in to join the fray.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Still, the Giants need to be making up ground — not treading water — no better time than this week.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Substance abuse issues, legal issues, controversies and confrontations.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Combs’ legal team filed a motion to have a gag order placed on witnesses in an effort to shield testimony from potential jurors.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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