legal eagle

English

Etymology

Chosen for the rhyme.

Pronunciation
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Noun

legal eagle (plural legal eagles)

  1. (informal) A skillful and adroit attorney
    He made his reputation as a legal eagle as a prosecutor before entering private practice.

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