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)
Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One seemed legit, the other not as much, and then the Hornets dropped to their knees when a last-second field goal just missed.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If the story and this company are legit, and there’s little reason to dispute THR at this point, the underlying logic of the enterprise is easy enough to grasp.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
To be able to play in one of these stadiums is going to be pretty legit for us.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Keep an eye on him – the kid may be legit.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One seemed legit, the other not as much, and then the Hornets dropped to their knees when a last-second field goal just missed.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If the story and this company are legit, and there’s little reason to dispute THR at this point, the underlying logic of the enterprise is easy enough to grasp.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
To be able to play in one of these stadiums is going to be pretty legit for us.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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People walk on the UCLA campus on July 30, 2025, in Los Angeles.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The thick rubber sole feels sturdy and helps with shock absorption to make walking long distances comfortable.—
Austen Tosone,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Slater goes deep twice The list of batters who can claim legitimate ownage against Kershaw is small.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Unconventional methods drew criticism, but the transition from outsiders to trusted advisors showed that hacking skills can evolve into legitimate expertise.—
Chris Wysopal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Farke’s rhetoric on the subject is treading a precarious line, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the Chiefs treading on dangerous ground absent some life from the offense.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, not everyone believes the administration’s action was legal.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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In December 2024, Syed’s legal team filed a motion to reduce his life sentence under Maryland's Juvenile Restoration Act, as Syed was not yet 18 at the time of the crime.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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