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Get a leg up
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To get a boost or a lift.
"I can climb over the fence if I get a leg up from you."
2.
Verb
To gain some advantage; to get a head start.
"He hopes that all the extra advertising will allow him to get a leg up on the competition."
Synonyms
gee up
boost
kick start
go through the gears
goose up
get one's leg over
light a fire under
get one's foot in the door
kick off
hop up
jump the queue
give someone a lift
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