Leg up Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and usually metaphorical; 'get/give a leg up' are the most common phrases. Originally from lifting someone up with your leg, now mainly about advantage or helpful support. Not about legs literally.
Spanish: ventaja - impulsoPortuguese (BR): vantagem - ajudaPortuguese (PT): vantagem - ajudaChinese (Simplified): 优势 - 帮助Chinese (Traditional): 優勢 - 幫助Hindi: फायदा - मददArabic: أفضلية - مساعدةBengali: সুবিধা - প্রাপ্য সুযোগ - সহায়তাRussian: преимущество - поддержка - помощьJapanese: 有利（ゆうり） - 後押し - 手助けVietnamese: lợi thế - sự giúp đỡ - sự hỗ trợKorean: 이점 - 도움 - 유리한 점Turkish: avantaj - destek - yardımUrdu: فائدہ - مدد - سہاراIndonesian: keuntungan - dorongan - bantuan
Example Sentences
Her uncle gave her a leg up when she started her business.
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A scholarship can give students a leg up in college.
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He needs a leg up to get his first job.
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Getting some experience abroad really gave me a leg up in the job market.
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If you want a leg up on the competition, you have to work harder.
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Do you need a leg up with your homework? I can help.
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