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Meaning of leg up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.
A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage, an edge.
figuratively
Assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle.
figuratively

Equivalents

Deutsch Räuberleiter

Français courte échelle

Português pezinho

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

leg up on leg warmer leg work leg-breaker leg-of-mutton fist leg-of-mutton sleeve