leg up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 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.
hành động giúp đỡ người khác leo qua chướng ngại vật
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage, an edge.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle.
sự hỗ trợ, giúp đỡ để bắt đầu hoặc vượt qua khó khăn
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leg up” mean?
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.
Is “leg up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.