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)
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
That fact alone should make Flagg the winner of the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, but this is a legit debate because of Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel’s teammates.
—Mac Engel
april 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
The step-through frame is legit-easy for riders of all sizes.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
After the 1994 breakup of his first legit band, the beloved alternative-country-rockers Uncle Tupelo, Tweedy began playing solo gigs with acoustic guitar.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Never mind that Austin lacks the training to be a legit physical therapist.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
That fact alone should make Flagg the winner of the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, but this is a legit debate because of Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel’s teammates.
—Mac Engel
april 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
The step-through frame is legit-easy for riders of all sizes.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
After the 1994 breakup of his first legit band, the beloved alternative-country-rockers Uncle Tupelo, Tweedy began playing solo gigs with acoustic guitar.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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Vander Luitgaren walked and Ryan Johnson then forced a 2-2 tie with an RBI single.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guy struck out eight and walked.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While living in Dubai, Kinahan presented himself as a legitimate boxing promoter.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Arvidsson has been one of the team’s most effective forwards because of his speed and willingness to tread in dangerous ice.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Very much like last year, the market just treads water.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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