Leg-up - definition, pronunciation
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noun
- (literally) the act of assisting another's progress over a wall or other obstacle by forming a step for one of their feet with one's hands
- (figuratively) A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage
- (figuratively) assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle
- (figuratively) A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage
- (figuratively) assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle
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...a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now...
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