give a leg up

Idioms and Phrases

see leg up .

Example Sentences

Merri Howard, an Emmy-nominated producer known for her work on “Star Trek” and “Little Fires Everywhere,” said it’s satisfying to give a leg up to people with difficult pasts.

From Los Angeles Times

Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college in Connecticut, is ending legacy admissions, which give a leg up to the children of alumni, just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action.

From New York Times

Hoping to address the racial gap in Seattle homeownership, nonprofit lender HomeSight Washington launched a financial assistance program in November to give a leg up to Black residents looking to buy their first home.

From Seattle Times

All he knows is that this cut guy with a loud mouth is promising that, while "politically incorrect," he's offering advice and opinions that can supposedly give a leg up socially and sexually.

From Salon

This week, two more entered the fray in Seattle, both saying they can give a leg up to buyers navigating a fierce sellers’ market: the ability to buy a new home before they sell their old one.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• advocate
• aid
• assist
• bolster
• boost
• develop
• ease
• favor
• further
• improve
• invite
• promote
• reassure
• reinforce
• spur
• strengthen
• subsidize
• support