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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The Lakers have a leg up on their longtime rivals with one of the richest local TV deals in the sport.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 June 2025
Given today’s price sensitivity, sellers who invest in presentation may have a leg up on those who don’t.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Teams that are versatile and can deploy multiple looks tend to have a leg up over those who stick with one style regardless of opponent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Medved may have a leg up on his predecessors with the incoming revenue-sharing system that will allot $20-plus million to schools to pay players across sports.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 June 2025
Given today’s price sensitivity, sellers who invest in presentation may have a leg up on those who don’t.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Teams that are versatile and can deploy multiple looks tend to have a leg up over those who stick with one style regardless of opponent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Medved may have a leg up on his predecessors with the incoming revenue-sharing system that will allot $20-plus million to schools to pay players across sports.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 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 28 Jun. 2025.
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