get a leg up on (someone)



get a leg up on (someone)

To achieve or be in a position of advantage over someone else. One must always be looking for ways to get a leg up on the competition if one wants to succeed in business. I've been practicing all summer long, and now I've finally gotten a leg up on Keith in tennis.
See also: get, leg, on, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Priscus-Ancient Roman
Emilianoe-mee-LYAH-noSpanish, Italian
Assunta-Italian
QuintusKWIN-tuws (Ancient Roman), KWIN-təs (English)Ancient Roman
SÍLeSHEE-laIrish
MaijaMIE-yahFinnish