Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Leg it (Verb)

Quick summary: An informal UK verb meaning to run away very quickly.

What does it mean?

To leg it means to run away very quickly, usually because you are in trouble, in a hurry, or trying to escape a situation.

Is it positive or negative?

It is usually neutral to negative, depending on why the person is running.

When do you use it?

Use it in everyday conversation when the situation matches the meaning.

Examples

Example 1: I saw the bus pulling away, so I had to leg it down the street to catch it.

Example 2: As soon as they saw the police car, the teenagers decided to leg it.

Question for you

Have you heard or used 'leg it' in real conversation?

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