verb
Street Slang
leg it
LEG-it · verb · informal
To run away quickly.
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Definitions
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To run off at speed, usually to escape.
“When the alarm went off we legged it.”
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leg it In A Sentence
When the alarm went off we legged it.
Origin & Usage
British colloquialism, using 'leg' as a verb; common in London working-class speech.
People Also Ask
What does 'leg it' mean?
It means to run away quickly, usually to escape a situation, as in 'we legged it when the alarm went off'.
Where does 'leg it' come from?
It's a British colloquialism that simply turns 'leg' into a verb, and is common in London working-class speech.
Is 'leg it' rude?
No, it's completely inoffensive everyday slang for making a quick getaway.
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