Legal Eagle

Pronunciation: /ˈliːɡəl ˈiːɡəl/

Definitions of legal eagle

noun a person who is knowledgeable or skilled in legal matters

Example Sentences

A1 The legal eagle helped me with my parking ticket.

A2 The legal eagle provided legal advice for my business startup.

B1 The legal eagle specializes in immigration law.

B2 The legal eagle successfully defended the client in court.

C1 The legal eagle is known for their expertise in corporate law.

C2 The legal eagle's reputation as a top lawyer is well-deserved.

Examples of legal eagle in a Sentence

formal The legal eagle provided expert advice on the complex case.

informal My friend is a real legal eagle when it comes to knowing the law.

slang That lawyer is a total legal eagle, always winning cases left and right.

figurative She soared through the courtroom like a legal eagle, leaving no stone unturned.

Grammatical Forms of legal eagle

• past tense: legally eagled
• plural: legal eagles
• comparative: more legal eagle
• superlative: most legal eagle
• present tense: is a legal eagle
• future tense: will be a legal eagle
• perfect tense: has been a legal eagle
• continuous tense: is being a legal eagle
• singular: a legal eagle
• positive degree: very legal eagle
• infinitive: to be a legal eagle
• gerund: being a legal eagle
• participle: a legal eagle in training

Origin and Evolution of legal eagle

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'legal eagle' is believed to have originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer, the term 'legal eagle' has evolved to also refer to anyone who is highly proficient in legal matters or who has a keen interest in the field of law.