gets a leg up

A form of get a leg up — To get a boost or a lift.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of get a leg up
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“gets a leg up.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gets%20a%20leg%20up. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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