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)
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
And if the Dolphins get a power running back to run behind that offensive line, well, now the offensive line has a legit chance to be good.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
But a source who has dealings with Forest Road says the company is legit.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 June 2025
But this September, the iPad will truly, finally, be a legit computer replacement.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Detroit could go from a streaking team to a legit World Series contender in one move.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
And if the Dolphins get a power running back to run behind that offensive line, well, now the offensive line has a legit chance to be good.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
But a source who has dealings with Forest Road says the company is legit.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 June 2025
But this September, the iPad will truly, finally, be a legit computer replacement.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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When police arrived, the vehicle was unoccupied, but police round the victim and another passenger walking about a block away.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins walks to the dugout in the eighth inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field on June 23, 2025 in...—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The Orlando Magic made a huge splash with the trade of Desmond Bane, finally acquiring a guard with legitimate outside shooting capabilities, who can also initiate offensive actions.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Eventually, the target system buckles under the strain, resulting in legitimate traffic being denied.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes against Tehran’s nuclear program but party leaders were treading more cautiously.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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Gill is batting where Tendulkar and Virat used to tread at no. 4.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Assembling Your Governance Committee A cross-functional steering committee is vital, including legal, compliance, data, cybersecurity and business stakeholders.—
Blake Gibson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Administration officials accuse the agency and its former leadership of exceeding their legal powers, burdening free enterprise and engaging in politicized enforcement of consumer laws.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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