have a leg up

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: to have an advantage over others

The company has a leg up on the competition thanks to the recent publicity.

Examples of have a leg up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now that Annie has decided to spend more time in Sterling Point, though, Ellis may have a leg up in the race for her heart in terms of proximity. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

The Sony cameras have a leg up in dim light and blur backgrounds more readily, but aren't quite as useful as the ZS300 for a trip to the zoo or for snapping pictures of squirrels in your backyard. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

The current generation of young investors may have a leg up on their older peers, data shows. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026

While some of Afeela’s tech may have a leg up on the competition, the brand will have to prove there’s healthy demand for it at that price, said Brian Moody, an auto industry analyst. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for have a leg up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
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• lineup
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• markup