LEGUP

leg up

Noun

  1. the act of assisting another's progress over a wall or other obstacle by forming a step for one of their feet with one's hands
  2. A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage
  3. assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle


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