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)
Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Incredulous because there was no way that the Cubs were just a Kyle Tucker away from being legit WS contenders.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Minutemen are legit, and their own combination of well-rounded defense and a deep attack could very well power it to its first Final Four.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
Nguyen, whose long game includes introducing more legit Hawaiian flavors on the menu, thought a creamier version would be a gentle entry.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
The fragrant smoke from the various meats cooking low-and-slow is a signal that David’s BBQ is legit.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Incredulous because there was no way that the Cubs were just a Kyle Tucker away from being legit WS contenders.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Minutemen are legit, and their own combination of well-rounded defense and a deep attack could very well power it to its first Final Four.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
Nguyen, whose long game includes introducing more legit Hawaiian flavors on the menu, thought a creamier version would be a gentle entry.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
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Right Now The indoor-outdoor design of the house allows residents to easily walk from the main living area to the covered patio and access the outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining area, or comfy lounges.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Put another way: The more legitimate business opportunities available for athletes, the better.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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On the other hand, there’s a legitimate anger about the state of the world that needs to be addressed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Known for its work in unstructured data management across the healthcare industry, Hyland treads a careful line with its messaging as the company clearly wants to be seen as applicable to all use cases.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This was the Burnett that gained a kind of cult fame, the filmmaker in middle age, treading purgatory.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The confrontation is the latest flashpoint in a growing legal and political battle over the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Several legal challenges to this practice are now pending in federal courts.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 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 23 Jun. 2025.
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