legal eagle

noun

, Slang.

1. a lawyer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of legal eagle¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

As a legal eagle who turned to comedy to find her wings, Faiza Saleem was a nonconformist from the get-go.

From Ozy

With The Lincoln Lawyer, Matthew McConaughey solidifies his claim as the top legal eagle in the movies.

From The Daily Beast

But Belle and I have got to have another conference with the legal eagle.

From Project Gutenberg

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