get a leg up
The phrase "get a leg up" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe gaining an advantage or receiving help to improve one's situation.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To gain an advantage or improve one's position.
Example
- She took extra courses to get a leg up in her career.
B2General
(informal)To receive assistance or support that helps one progress or succeed.
Example
- The scholarship gave him a leg up in his education.
B2Equestrian
(informal, British)To help someone mount a horse or climb over an obstacle by giving them a boost.
Example
- He gave her a leg up to help her get on the horse.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get a leg up":
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