Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts
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GET A LEG UP
to make a good start on some activity or project
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1. It took a long time, but you’ve finally got a leg up on your college degree. It shouldn’t take you much longer to finish.
2. I’m going to get a leg up on next year’s budget by planning several months in advance. This expression originally meant “to be lifted onto a horse,” and can indicate getting ahead of other people. |
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