English Dictionary

get a leg up

verb

(idiomatic) To get a boost or a lift. / (idiomatic) To gain some advantage; to get a head start.

She worked hard to get a leg up in her career.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To get a boost or a lift.

I can climb over the fence if I get a leg up from you.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To gain some advantage; to get a head start.

He hopes that all the extra advertising will allow him to get a leg up on the competition.