How to Pronounce "a leg up on"
expression
uh-LEG-uhp-ON
uh-LEG-up-ON
Definition
To have an advantage or a better position compared to someone else, especially in competition or when trying to succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛɡ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɛɡ/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LEG-uhp-ON
UK
uh-LEG-up-ON
Listen in Context
She has a leg up on the other students because she studies every night.
His experience gives him a leg up on the competition.
Learning English early gives you a leg up on job opportunities.
Getting some insider tips really gave me a leg up on the interview process.