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Meaning of leg up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. 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. A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage, an edge.
    figuratively
  3. 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.
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See also

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

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