to put in the legwork
to do the necessary research or groundwork · to make the effort to find information or compare options
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Ever spent hours comparing products, reading reviews, and visiting multiple stores just to find the perfect item? 🛍️ This expression is your go-to for describing all that dedicated effort! It's perfect when you want to show you didn't just grab the first thing you saw, but truly researched for the best option. 💪