legwork

Definition

Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.

Etymology

From leg + work.

Example Sentences

• "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."

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