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)
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
UConn has had its share of impactful freshmen, but only three legit one-and-dones in its history.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Just two weeks ago Rivian launched RAD, which is short for the Rivian Adventure Department, and is basically the automaker’s former skunkworks operation gone legit with a budget and green light.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
There was not like this belief that these fouls were not legit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
An historic place for upsets to begin with, the 5-line includes a pair of legit head scratchers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
UConn has had its share of impactful freshmen, but only three legit one-and-dones in its history.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Just two weeks ago Rivian launched RAD, which is short for the Rivian Adventure Department, and is basically the automaker’s former skunkworks operation gone legit with a budget and green light.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
There was not like this belief that these fouls were not legit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Against Country Day, pitching a complete game while throwing 117 pitches, Langford scattered five hits, walked three and fanned 11 in the victory.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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That’s a legitimate concern, but aerobic fitness is an even better predictor of longevity and marker of general health.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur, the Europa League holders, find themselves in danger of treading a similar path, from Bilbao to Lincoln in their case – and in the space of only 12 months.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The news is a tough watch at the moment, with conflict around the world generating headlines, and Johnson knows this means the team will need to tread carefully.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Deepfake abuse is a growing problem at schools across the country, but experts warn that school policies, legal recourse and education lag far behind.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Together, Feig’s keynote and Glaser’s recognition underscore the intersection of creative vision and legal excellence that defines the modern entertainment industry — making Power of Law one of the most essential gatherings for leaders shaping the business of entertainment today.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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