legal beagle

Word parts

legal + beagle

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌliːɡl̩ ˈbiːɡl̩/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌliɡəl ˈbiɡəl/

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• Hyphenation: le‧gal bea‧gle

Noun

Singular legal beagle

Plural legal beagles

1. (idiomatic) (informal) (law) A legal beagle is a skillful lawyer.
   • Synonym: legal eagle