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give a leg up in American English Informal See full dictionary entry for leg Examples of 'give a leg up' in a sentencegive a leg up No one will give a leg up to a ditsy nephew any more.Group mortgages are the latest in a long line of products to give a leg-up to first-time buyers, from relaxed lending rules to self-cert mortgages.Being the host nation offers a unique opportunity to give a leg-up to deserving athletes or a new sport.Critics say only those from wealthy families can take the positions, which give a leg-up into the world of work.Our growing wealth is prompting more of us to ask how we can give a leg-up to those less fortunate than ourselves.Never has there been a greater need for the new business enablers: that is, companies or organisations that give a 'legup' to others.The deluge also appears to be giving a leg-up to the tour operators.Three-bedders are increasingly popular with first-time buyers who are being given a leg up the property ladder by the bank of mum and dad.On the bright side, the inheritance often gives a leg-up to grandchildren for their first-time buyer's deposit. |