have a leg up

idiom

: to have an advantage over others
The company has a leg up on the competition thanks to the recent publicity.

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Pfizer’s pill may have a leg up in this regard, Weintraub says, because its absorption isn’t affected by food, so patients could take it alongside a meal. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 1 June 2023 The winner will have a leg up towards the Big Ten title and new 12-team College Football Playoff while the loser remains in the mix for the CFP. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Nuclear propulsion could have a leg up on chemical propulsion for a few reasons. Dan Kotlyar, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2024 Companies like Omaha Steaks, which create appealing employment opportunities with high rates of team success, will have a leg up over those who don’t invest in onboarding and training. Matthew Mottola, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for have a leg up 

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“Have a leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20leg%20up. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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