leg it
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To run away, to flee.
Register: slang
Examples
After snatching my handbag he just legged it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leg it” mean?
To run away, to flee.
Is “leg it” formal or informal?
leg it is generally slang.