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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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. —

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