Got a leg up on (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "got a leg up on (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-10 04:02

Meaning of Got a leg up on (someone) (redirected from get a leg up on (someone) )

Synonyms:

have a leg up on someone

Get a leg up on (someone) informal verb phrase

To have an advantage over someone.

It is expected that our football club will get a leg up on others in the match after the achievements of the national side.

Companies are always innovating, so they can get a leg up on their competitors.

She wants her kids to have a head start and get a leg up on others in public schools.

Other phrases about:

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

There can be good aspects that exist in a bad situation.

lose (one's) edge

To lose the skill or advantage one used to have in the past

get the jump on someone/something

To gain an advantage over someone by doing something before them

press home your advantage
Tận dụng lợi thế mà bạn sở hữu để thành công
be on the front foot

To be in a better position than your opponent; to be in an aggressive or offensive condition or position

Grammar and Usage of Get a leg up on (someone)

Verb Forms

  • to get a leg up on (someone)
  • getting a leg up on (someone)
  • gets a leg up on (someone)
  • got a leg up on (someone)

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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straightforwardly
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