How to Pronounce "leg up"
expression
ˈɫɛɡ/ /ˈəp
LEG-uhp
lˈɛɡ/ /ˈʌp
LEG-up
Definition
A 'leg up' means an advantage or helpful boost to make progress or succeed, often with help from someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛɡ/ /ˈəp
British English
lˈɛɡ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEG-uhp
UK
LEG-up
Listen in Context
Her uncle gave her a leg up when she started her business.
A scholarship can give students a leg up in college.
He needs a leg up to get his first job.
Getting some experience abroad really gave me a leg up in the job market.