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/ˈlɛɡˌwɜːk/ · noun
Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort..
In addition to spreading more information, brokers are going to have to do some leg work to get new customers.
The worldwide effort has already revealed several valuable lessons [including] . . . the use of old-fashioned legwork in tracking down people who may unknowingly carry a virus.
John did all the legwork. He had the invitations printed and mailed. He found speakers.
"Watriss, No. 3, is rowing well. . . . His leg work is very fair."
Fancy legwork and jumping rope will get you in great shape.
Use legwork when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Legwork means Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort..
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In addition to spreading more information, brokers are going to have to do some leg work to get new customers.
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