have a leg up - idiom meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "to have a leg up" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Having a leg up in life often means you have been given some advantages in life.
Getting a leg up can be a very nice gift to receive.
Giving someone a leg up is a very nice thing to do.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

to have a leg up
to get a leg up
to give a leg up

are all permissible forms of " a leg up"

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

It's Sunday afternoon and two students are talking about their final exam which is scheduled for the next day ...

Student 1:  "Did you study for the final exam?"
Student 2:  "Yes, of course!  I've been studying all weekend."
Student 1:  "Well, you've got a leg up on me.  I haven't even started studying yet."
 

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

One student with fewer resources is talking to another student who has many resources.

Student 1:  "Did you apply to the same fancy college that I applied to?"
Student 2:  "Yes, I did, but I don't think I'll get in."
Student 1:  "Why not?  Your grades are the same as mine."
Student 2:  "Yes, that true, but I wasn't born into a rich family like you."
Student 1:  "Do you think that will give me an advantage?"
Student 2:  "Of course you have a leg up getting into that fancy college.  Your parents are rich and connected and can ensure that you are admitted."
 

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

"to have a leg up"

to have an advantage

Synonyms: advance, advancement, advantage, ahead, begin, burst, dash, early, edge, erupt, gain, go, improve, improvement, jump, lead, leg-up, lunge, rush, spring, stampede, superiority
 
 
This man, literally, has a leg up mounting his horse ....
see also:
have a head start