Legwork

He did all the legwork.

Tom did all the legwork.

In addition to spreading more information, brokers are going to have to do some leg work to get new customers.

The worldwide effort has already revealed several valuable lessons [including] . . . the use of old-fashioned legwork in tracking down people who may unknowingly carry a virus.

John did all the legwork. He had the invitations printed and mailed. He found speakers.

"Watriss, No. 3, is rowing well. . . . His leg work is very fair."

Fancy legwork and jumping rope will get you in great shape.