leg up

noun

: a helping hand : boost

: head start

Examples of leg up in a Sentence

a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now

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Working with influencers can give brands a leg up in the credibility department, as 69% of consumers trust influencers, alongside family and friends, over information shared directly by brands. —

Michael Kuzminov, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Most of the Culver Cup finalists have some sort of filmmaking background or education, which has clearly given them a leg up in terms of the technical processes and general lingo involved in creation. —

Marah Eakin, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024 In fact, the formula already gives Chicago a leg up with financial benefits and carve-outs that are not available to other school districts. —

Seth Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024 Lower yourself down to your back and begin to put your legs up the wall. —

Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leg up