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    leg up

    US /lɛɡ ʌp/

    ・

    UK /leɡ ʌp/

    A1
    n.NounAssistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
    He gave her a leg up to help her climb over the wall.
    n.NounAn advantage that helps someone to succeed.
    Having connections in the industry gave him a leg up over other candidates.
    n.NounA boost or helping hand, often physical.
    He gave her a leg up to help her climb over the wall.
    n.NounFinancial assistance or investment that enables growth or progress.
    The investment provided the company with the leg up it needed to expand.
    n.NounAssistance in mounting a horse.
    The groom gave the rider a leg up onto the horse.

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • LEG UP BECAUSE OF WHERE THE NEWS

      LEG UP BECAUSE OF WHERE THE NEWS

    B1

    [ 中英字幕] 實用商業會議英文 English for Business Meetings( 區分正式/非正會議,各階段看時間軌 )

    22:07[ 中英字幕] 實用商業會議英文 English for Business Meetings( 區分正式/非正會議,各階段看時間軌 )
    • big leg up on the market with over 85% we asked  participants what kinds of things they look for  

      big leg up on the market with over 85% we asked  participants what kinds of things they look for  

    • This, of course, means your competitors have a big leg up on the market with over 85%.

      This, of course, means your competitors have a big leg up on the market with over 85%.

    B1

    Relax Pelvic Floor Muscles With a Tennis Ball

    08:56Relax Pelvic Floor Muscles With a Tennis Ball
    • Bring that leg up.

      Bring that leg up.

    A2

    20 min Full Body STRETCH/YOGA for STRESS & ANXIETY Relief

    20:5620 min Full Body STRETCH/YOGA for STRESS & ANXIETY Relief
    • And you're going to bring one leg up.

      And you're going to bring one leg up.

    • And we're going to bring our left leg up now.

      And we're going to bring our left leg up now.

    B1

    8 EASY SNOWBOARD TRICKS TO LOOK COOL

    09:258 EASY SNOWBOARD TRICKS TO LOOK COOL
    • As I do this I'm going to jump off my toes, off the balls of my feet, sucking my rear leg up first and then leveling the board out in the air.

      As I do this I'm going to jump off my toes, off the balls of my feet, sucking my rear leg up first and then leveling the board out in the air.

    • As I do this, I'm going to jump off my toes, off the balls of my feet, sucking my rear leg up first and then leveling the board out in the air.

      As I do this, I'm going to jump off my toes, off the balls of my feet, sucking my rear leg up first and then leveling the board out in the air.

    B1

    The Rock Band Project

    01:53The Rock Band Project
    • but I think we should get a leg up on the competition, don't you?

      but I think we should get a leg up on the competition, don't you?

    • Get a leg up on the competition, don't you?

      Get a leg up on the competition, don't you?

    A2

    「フリースタイル フットボール」の技を25のレベルで実演 | Levels | WIRED Japan

    15:48「フリースタイル フットボール」の技を25のレベルで実演 | Levels | WIRED Japan
    • You will drop it from your hands, bring your leg up to contact the ball with about the middle of your thigh.

      You will drop it from your hands, bring your leg up to contact the ball with about the middle of your thigh.

    B1

    Fighting Fire With AI? | September 19, 2023

    10:00Fighting Fire With AI? | September 19, 2023
    • Cal Fire Scott Slumpff got that leg up while testing new technology in July, when he got a text message with a link to this.

      Cal Fire Scott Slumpff got that leg up while testing new technology in July, when he got a text message with a link to this.

    B1

    「バレエ」の技を21のレベルで実演 | Levels | WIRED Japan

    13:38「バレエ」の技を21のレベルで実演  | Levels | WIRED Japan
    • You take off, you brush the leg up to a grand battement and your bottom leg has to meet the top leg and then come down back into fifth position.

      You take off, you brush the leg up to a grand battement and your bottom leg has to meet the top leg and then come down back into fifth position.

    • You take off, you brush the leg up to a gambatement,

      You take off, you brush the leg up to a gambatement,

    B1

    How to Do a Side-to-Side Plié | Sexy Legs Workout

    01:27How to Do a Side-to-Side Plié | Sexy Legs Workout
    • inside leg up. Just like this, so down, up, and up. You're gonna get down low. Get a good

      inside leg up. Just like this, so down, up, and up. You're gonna get down low. Get a good

    • stretch, so you're working those inner thighs. Lifting that leg up. The whole time that your

      stretch, so you're working those inner thighs. Lifting that leg up. The whole time that your

    A2