give someone a leg up
idiom
informal
1
: to hold one's hands together so that someone can step into them while climbing up onto something
I don't think I can get on this horse without help. Can someone give me a leg up?
2
: to give someone an advantage over others
These skills will give you a leg up in the job market.
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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