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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Those who can afford to pay for AGI usage will have a leg up on everyone else.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjustability Apron and shawl nursing covers have a leg up on the competition thanks to their adjustable fit.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Its stabilization, waterproofing, and battery life are right up there with the best from DJI and GoPro, and while traditional action cams have a leg up with faster frame rates and 10-bit recording, the Ultra's out-of-camera footage is more than good enough for YouTube and social media.
—PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
The Yankees may have a leg up in free agency if Bellinger truly wants to stay with the team.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjustability Apron and shawl nursing covers have a leg up on the competition thanks to their adjustable fit.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Its stabilization, waterproofing, and battery life are right up there with the best from DJI and GoPro, and while traditional action cams have a leg up with faster frame rates and 10-bit recording, the Ultra's out-of-camera footage is more than good enough for YouTube and social media.
—PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
The Yankees may have a leg up in free agency if Bellinger truly wants to stay with the team.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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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 13 Sep. 2025.
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