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)
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight 5-piece Cook Set This ultralight collapsible cook set packs down small but expands into a legit camp kitchen.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
The setup works well for people whose training might be more sporadic but who still want a legit recovery regimen.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Yes, Premier Auto Protect is a legit company with a solid consumer reputation.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
For New England, Maye was legit once more, going 31-of-44 for 380 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception, while rushing for 26 yards.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight 5-piece Cook Set This ultralight collapsible cook set packs down small but expands into a legit camp kitchen.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
The setup works well for people whose training might be more sporadic but who still want a legit recovery regimen.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Yes, Premier Auto Protect is a legit company with a solid consumer reputation.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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In the 47-second video, the agent can be seen walking around Good’s maroon Honda Pilot, which is in the middle of the street blocking traffic.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bryant went 6 of 7 from the free-throw line over the final two minutes of the fourth quarter to keep the Hurricane at arm's length and walk away with a tough 79-71 victory at Hornet Arena.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout pretrial proceedings, attorneys repeatedly clashed over whether political expression related to Gaza could be considered a legitimate defense.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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These programs were designed to provide tax credits to legitimate businesses for employment taxes and wages.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pathway to long-term power is easiest to tread during a time of war.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Adler had fallen off the wakeboard and was treading water when hit.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This type of political spending is legal under California law.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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