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What does leg up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word leg up? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (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
  2. (figuratively) A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage, an edge
  3. (figuratively) assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle
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The reality is that the Liberal Party thinks that it finally has a leg up on the government when it comes to accountability.
With the loop on the leg farthest away from the pulley, draw that leg up and away.
Above all this is a means of teaching people to become responsible and a practical way of giving them a leg up.
It's the kind of leg up she believes will make it possible for her to climb the corporate ladder when the time is right.
Soon, Ansley had a helmet and chaps, and was given a leg up onto King's back.
Amiable careerists who can avoid making enemies have a definite leg up in this game.

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