leg up
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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Noun [edit]
- (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
Translations [edit]
forming a step with one's hands
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