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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Businesses that are proactive in creating and growing their brand have a leg up on the road to success.
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23 Feb. 2026
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Kristi Piehl,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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