Get A Leg UpGet A Leg Up : PhrasesMeaning: To get a boost or advantage. Example: I could get up at 5:00 am to get a leg up on my competition, but I don't think so. Origin: This phrase may incorrectly invoke images of a dog raising its leg. In fact Getting a leg up is from the act of an equestrian receiving help in mounting a horse. The helper would create a foothold by cupping the hands to heft the rider upward, throwing a leg up and over the steed. Phrases Index | ||
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