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)
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The Rockies are more equipped to do damage with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who has legit pop, and a healthy Brenton Doyle.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Besides, these Rangers have legit talent.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Everyone thought of it as a get-rich scheme – the people from Silicon Valley, the people from the black market trying to go legit, but also the government.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Despite the offer, some users are already wondering if the settlement website is legit.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The Rockies are more equipped to do damage with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who has legit pop, and a healthy Brenton Doyle.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Besides, these Rangers have legit talent.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Everyone thought of it as a get-rich scheme – the people from Silicon Valley, the people from the black market trying to go legit, but also the government.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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Alex Vesia walked pinch-hitter Davis Schneider to load the bases, then retired the next three batters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Smith had some hot and cold moments, striking out eight while walking five in 3 2/3 scoreless innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The purchases totaled more than $14,000, and none of it was tied to legitimate business use.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Eastern New Mexico residents harbor legitimate grievances about feeling estranged from their state government and the Democratic leadership in Santa Fe, suggesting the underlying regional sentiment reflects authentic frustration with political representation rather than mere partisan gamesmanship.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama picked up two quick fouls trying to contend with Jokic inside, forcing Spurs coach Mitch Johnson to tread carefully.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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But because of the potential for volatility, longer-term investors should tread carefully, and may want to take a more cautious tack.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It was sent by a Southern California attorney who has represented Citizens for Positive Growth & Preservation in legal disputes with Sacramento for over a decade.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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For decades, the understanding was that social-media companies were essentially immune from any such legal liability.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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