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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With most contenders limited in their ability to sign players because of their books, Houston should have a leg up on teams looking to sign veterans who want to make a championship push — such as 3-and-D specialist Dorian Finney-Smith.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 June 2025
Both Covey and Greenberg said the Republican candidate will need to appeal across the aisle, something on which Lawler may have a leg up over Stefanik.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2025
The Lakers have a leg up on their longtime rivals with one of the richest local TV deals in the sport.
—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
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 June 2025
Both Covey and Greenberg said the Republican candidate will need to appeal across the aisle, something on which Lawler may have a leg up over Stefanik.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2025
The Lakers have a leg up on their longtime rivals with one of the richest local TV deals in the sport.
—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
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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 21 Jul. 2025.
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