IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishget a leg up
Meaning: To make a good start on some activity or project.
Example: “Taking a summer course gave her a leg up on the other students.”
Origin: This expression originally meant "to be lifted onto a horse," and can indicate getting ahead of other people.
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