Leg it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "leg it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-22 07:08

Meaning of Leg it

Synonyms:

to make a run for it , flee , run off

Leg it British informal slang

To run very fast, especially to escape from someone or something

The robber legged it down the road when he heard the siren.

Hearing the dog growling, he decided to leg it.

We better leg it or we will be late.

Other phrases about:

walk away scot free

To escape from the statement saying that someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong or evade impeachment without being responsible for any sentence or punishment

beat feet

To flee or run

move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
tear round

To quickly and recklessly go or move round somewhere

get out while the getting is good

To leave at a favorable moment

Grammar and Usage of Leg it

Verb Forms

  • legged it
  • legging it

The verb "leg" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Leg it

The idea of the idiom may come from the fact that you need to use your legs to run.

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