leg it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To run away, to flee.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chạy thoát, bỏ chạy

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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

Meaning · English

To hurry.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vội vàng

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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.