How to Pronounce "get a leg up"
expression
GET-uh LEG-up
get-uh LEG-up
Definition
To gain an advantage over others or get help to improve your position in a situation, often for success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛɡ/ /ˈəp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈɛɡ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh LEG-up
UK
get-uh LEG-up
Listen in Context
He studied extra hard to get a leg up on the other students.
Internships can help you get a leg up in your career.
She hopes her experience will get a leg up during the interview.
If you speak two languages, you'll get a leg up in this company.