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Definition leg-up in British English

leg-up noun

[singular] noun
1

if you give someone a leg-up, you help them to make progress, especially in their career

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2

if you give someone a leg-up, you help them to climb something by letting them put their foot in your hands and then lifting them up

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Definition leg-up in British English