Phrase guide

legal eagle

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A skillful and adroit attorney.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • He made his reputation as a legal eagle as a prosecutor before entering private practice.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Chosen for the serendipitous alignment of rhyme and connotation (eagles are eagle-eyed and sharp).