legal beagle
legal beagle · legal beagles
A lawyer, specifically one regarded as astute and skilfulA lawyer, specifically one regarded as astute and skilful.
UK/ˌliːɡl̩ ˈbiːɡl̩/US/ˌliɡəl ˈbiɡəl/
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, informal)A lawyer, specifically one regarded as astute and skilful.
He was a prosecutor before entering private practice and gaining a reputation as a legal beagle.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From legal + beagle. Beagle was probably chosen for the rhyme and because beagles were traFrom legal + beagle. Beagle was probably chosen for the rhyme and because beagles were traditionally used for hunting hares or rabbits, due to their keen sense of smell and tracking instinct. Compare legal eagle.
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Forms
plural: legal beagles| Singular | legal beagle |
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