leg over
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Meaning · English
To treat badly so as to cheat or ruin.
Register: slang
Examples
[…] the amazing ability of the British government to lie down and have its tummy tickled by the Americans. They legged us over at every opportunity.
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).
Common questions
What does “leg over” mean?
To treat badly so as to cheat or ruin.
Is “leg over” formal or informal?
leg over is generally slang.