leg up English

Meaning leg up meaning

What does leg up mean?

leg up 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, an edge

— forming a step with one's hands

Synonyms leg up synonyms

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