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.

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Raheem Blackshear might have a leg up because of his kick return ability, but the Panthers also want to see what Tarik Cohen, who hasn’t played in a game since Sept. 2020, has to offer. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024

But Intra-Cellular’s treatment, already approved for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, could have a leg up on past contenders, Adam explains in a detailed preview of the company’s upcoming results. —Damian Garde, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024

For Republicans, the second-place finisher in the primaries could have a leg up. —Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2024

Most other network sitcoms and dramas don't premiere until February, so NBC will have a leg up on the competition. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2023

Concierge college consulting Of course, the rich already have a leg up on gaining entry to Ivy League and other elite colleges. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2023

By mostly avoiding them, Apple could have a leg up on other retailers on Amazon. —Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2023

Though neither Scalise nor Jordan has enough votes to lead the party, the Ohio lawmaker seems to have a leg up. —Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023

Computer science is a viable career path and Black children will have a leg up in it thanks to a new program. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023