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Meaning of legwork | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈlɛɡˌwɜːk

Definitions

  1. Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.
  2. Skillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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