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leg it

phrase, verbInformal

A British English slang term. Browse all British slang.

What it means

  1. To run, especially to run away in a hurry.

In use

  • We had to leg it for the last train.

  • He legged it as soon as he saw the warden.

Other forms

Similar terms:
do a runner, peg it